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z/OS Operators and z/OS Programmers Curriculum Operating z/OS and programming for z/OS involve very different skill sets. Provide comprehensive training for these two distinct audiences in your organisation by subscribing to the specific training curriculums that meet your employee’s needs.

IT Specialist Personal Development Curriculum Supplement your specialist mainframe elearning courseware from Interskill with a selection from our professional development titles. Ensure your team members have the skills to perform to the best of their ability not only technically, but in all aspects of their role.

Stand Alone Product Curriculums If you have a specific training requirement browse our entire range of mainframe training. Pick and choose from the series titles to compile your own training curriculum package which best meet your employee’s needs.

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e-Learning With Interskill Datatrain is Interskill Learning’s mainframe e-learning solution that has received world-wide praise for providing the most comprehensive mainframe training available. For over 20 years thousands of students around the globe have benefited from our courseware. Our library of mainframe e-learning includes over 1,500 hours of comprehensive mainframe and midrange training that is industry specific, current, student focused, educational and engaging.

Courseware Design

Having evolved from instructor led training (ILT) our courseware is carefully designed to act as a replacement for, or as a supplement to, existing training programs. Our courseware not only focuses on the technical aspects of the subject matter but on the method of learning itself, adhering to leading educational theory and instructional design best-practice to provide students with an engaging learning experience specific to their job requirements. Advanced learning outcomes are facilitated through: Curriculum Design Curriculum and course levels are mapped to specific job competencies to provide learners with a structured programme vital to setting and achieving effective educational targets. Objectives These educational targets are expressed in the setting of objectives at Curriculum, Course, Unit and Topic levels which are then linked to scenarios, and tasks within the core course content. Multimedia and Interactivity Motivating and engaging content promotes high usage whilst reflecting realistic workplace environments through the extensive use of console and terminal simulations. This is supplemented with exploratory exercises, simulations, quizzes and animations to convey and support the competency based objectives. Assessment Accurately evaluating technical competence enables you to objectively analyse strengths and weaknesses. This permits training effectiveness to be evaluated and return on investment calculated. Assessment is conducted through a mixture of console and terminal exercises, drag and drop, fill the gap, choose the correct response, mix and match, multiple choice and text entry questions. Randomisation, question pooling and weighted scoring ensure each learner completes an assessment entirely unique to them to provide an accurate assessment of achievement.

Why e-learning? Easily provide your staff with round-the-clock access to a huge library of mainframe training right at their fingertips. Our complete mainframe e-learning solution includes individual and customisable learning plans, accredited skills assessments, the ability to develop your own in-house learning using the mainframe presenter series and much more. z/OS Operators Curriculum

Operating z/OS and programming for z/OS involves very different skill sets. Operators need to know how to manage processors, peripheral devices and the software and applications that control the z/OS system. Programmers meanwhile need to understand how message processing functions on z/OS to ensure that the operators receive the information they require to perform their role. This leaves programmers responsible for both the console configuration and hardware configuration of the z/OS system. Both of these roles are equally important in organisations with z/OS deployments. Our pre-prepared and carefully selected z/OS Operators and z/OS Programmers curriculums allows you to immediately provide your staff with a comprehensive training plan relevant to the requirements of their role. Avoid the time and deliberations of putting together your own titles with the knowledge that your training needs will be meet here. NOTE: Series titles are available in 2.1, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11, 1.10, 1.9 and 1.8 (availability varies according to Series).

z/OS Operators

CICS Transaction Server Operations Series

IBM Mainframe Communications Series

JES2 Series

JES3 Series

Job Control Language (JCL) Series

Related Operations Products Series

REXX Series

System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Series

TSO/ISPF Series

z/OS Console Simulators Series

z/OS Operations and Development Tools Series

z/OS Series

z/OS Programmers

CICS Programmers Series

COBOL Programming Series

Database Series

IBM Environment Introduction Series

Java Programming Series

Job Control Language (JCL) Series

PL/1 Programming Series

Related Programming Products Series

REXX Series

System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) Series

TSO/ISPF Series

z/OS Assembler Language Series

z/OS Operations and Development Tools Series

Professional Development

Interskill Learning's specialist mainframe e-learning curriculums provide a rich array of content assets and flexible delivery technologies to support the full range of formal and on-demand learning needs of organisations today. With instant access to the right resources, learning is continually available close to the work, resulting in immediate impact to critical decisions and projects. To accompany our comprehensive catalogue of specialist mainframe courseware Interskill recognises that your IT department requires more than just technical skills to complete their day-to-day activities. Support your employees and improve project progress with improved techniques in team participation and professional development, develop the skills of your leaders and managers with accredited PRINCE2, PMBOK, PMI, ITIL and Six Sigma Black Belt BOK aligned courseware or cross-train your technical departments with knowledge in soft-skills and industry overviews in customer service, marketing and communication. With access to a range of over 6,000 course titles spanning 18 different languages, our non-mainframe e-learning catalogue can support the training needs of the smallest company or the largest global enterprise.

Subjects Covered Include:

IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) 2011 Edition

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™)

Making Cross-Functional Teams Work

Leadership Essentials and Team Management

PRINCE2®: 2009 Foundation

IT Project Management Essentials

Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Industry Foundation and Overviews

Managing Software Project Outsourcing

Project Management Essentials (PMBOK® 5th Edition)

Business Etiquette and Professionalism

Effective Time Management

Writing Techniques for Effective Internal Business Cases

Plus many more!

Titles are available in 18 different languages.

Availability varies according to subject area.

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Specialist Mainframe Course Titles

Assembler Curriculum .............................................................................................................. 16 Assembler Introduction 16 Assembler Instructions 17 Assembler Macros 18 Assembler Programming 19 Assembler z/OS Advanced 20 Assembler Cross Memory Services 21

Assessment Curriculum ........................................................................................................... 22 CICS Concepts and Operation Assessment 5.2 22 JES2 Concepts and Operation Assessment 2.1 23 JES2 Problem Resolution Assessment 2.1 24 Mainframe Network Communications Assessment 2.1 25 z/OS Concepts Assessment 2.1 26 z/OS Problem Diagnosis and Resolution Assessment 2.1 27 z/OS System Operation Assessment 2.1 28 JCL Concepts Assessment 2.1 29 JCL Coding Assessment 2.1 30 JCL Problem Resolution Assessment 2.1 31 TSO/ISPF Concepts Assessment 2.1 32 TSO/ISPF Operation Assessment 2.1 33

BMC Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 34 CONTROL-D 34 Introduction to CONTROL-M Scheduling 35 Monitoring the CONTROL-M Scheduling Environment 36

CICS Transaction Server Curriculum ...................................................................................... 37 CICS TS - Introduction 37 CICS TS - Explorer Fundamentals 38 CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations 39 CICS TS - Introduction 40 CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations 41 CICS TS - Programming Introduction 42 CICS TS - Preprocessor, Conversations and File Control 43 CICS TS - Program Control, Condition Handling and Accessing CICS areas 44 CICS TS - Temporary and Transient Data, Interval and Journal Control 45 CICS TS - Miscellaneous Commands, CICS and DB2, Intercommunication, CEMT and CICS Display46 CICS TS - Extensions 47


CICS TS - BMS User Interfaces 48 CICS TS - Using SDF II to Maintain CICS TS Maps 49

Cloud Computing Curriculum .................................................................................................. 50 Cloud Computing for Data Centres 50

COBOL Programming Curriculum ........................................................................................... 51 Data and Datafile Definitions in COBOL 51 COBOL Programming - Basics 52 COBOL Programming - Manipulating Data 53 COBOL Programming - Advanced 54 IBM COBOL for MVS 55 IMS Database Concepts for COBOL Programmers 56

CA Technologies Curriculum ................................................................................................... 57 CA 1® Tape Management - Using Tape Media 57 CA 1® Tape Management - Identifying and Resolving Media Problems 58 Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition 59 Scheduling Batch Processing 60 Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment 61 System Programmer Interaction with CA 7 62 Backup, Recovery, and Problem Resolution 63 CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview 64 Managing CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers 65 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Overview, Components, and Features 66 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Rules and OPS/REXX 67 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the Relational Data Framework 68 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the SSM 69 CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Schedule and Group Managers for Event Management 70 CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Overview 71 CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Administration and Security 72 CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Implementation 73 CA Jobtrac™ Job Management 74 CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Introduction and Basic Usage 75 CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Package Processing and Facilities 76 CA Easytrieve® Report Generator 77 CA NetMaster® Network Management for TCP/IP 78


Database Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 79 DB2 Fundamentals V11 79 Managing DB2 Operations V11 80 Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11 81 Manage Data Definitions with DB2 V11 82 DB2 SQL Fundamentals V11 83 Advanced DB2 SQL V11 84 Create and Maintain DB2 Programs V11 85 DB2 Stored Procedures V11 86 Optimize DB2 Application Performance V11 87

Data Centre Storage Management Curriculum ...................................................................... 88 Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres 2.1 88 Storage Networks, Administration, and DASD Management Using ICKDSF 2.1 89 Using DFSMS to Manage the z/OS Storage Environment 2.1 90

Disaster Recovery ..................................................................................................................... 91 Ensuring Data Centre Business Continuity 91

IBM Environment Intro Curriculum .......................................................................................... 92 Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1 92 z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1 93 IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1 94

IBM Explorer for z/OS Curriculum ........................................................................................... 95 IBM Explorer for z/OS 95

IBM Mainframe Communications Curriculum ........................................................................ 96 IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts 2.1 96 VTAM Commands 2.1 97 Mainframe TCP/IP Commands 2.1 98

IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Learning Plan Curriculum ............... 99 Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1 99 z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1 100 System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 101 IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1 102 Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 103 Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 104 CICS TS - Introduction 105 Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11 106 Introduction to WebSphere Application Server 107 Introduction to WebSphere MQ 108 Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1 109 Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1 110


z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1 111 JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 112 Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1 113

IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Practice Assessments ................... 114 Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1 114 z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1 115 Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 116 System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1 117

IMS Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 118 Introducing IMS 118 IMS Commands 119 IMS Database Manager 120

iSeries Curriculum ................................................................................................................... 121 iSeries Concepts 121 Introduction to iSeries Security 122 AS/400 Operations Navigator 123 AS/400 Operations 124 iSeries Operating Facilities 125 CL Programming 126 CL Programming Functions and Messaging 127 Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment 128 Introduction to iSeries Programming Facilities 129 Introduction to Programming the iSeries 130 Introduction to DB2/400 131 Introduction to Device Files 132 Query for Users 133 RPG/400 Introduction 134 RPG/400 Coding 135 RPG/400 Programming 136 RPG/400 Workstation Programming 137 Introduction to Integrated Language Environment (ILE) 138 ILE RPG/400 139 Introduction to Subfiles 140 Input and File Load Subfiles 141 Load by Page and Maintenance Subfiles 142


ITIL Online ................................................................................................................................ 143 ITIL Online - Introduction 143 ITIL Service Support - Keeping It Running 144 ITIL Service Support - Adapting To Change 145 ITIL Service Delivery - Making It Available 146 ITIL Service Delivery - Service Focus 147 ITIL - ISEB Sample Exam 148

Java Programming Curriculum .............................................................................................. 149 Java Introduction for the IBM Enterprise 149 Java Programming for the IBM Enterprise 150 Java Data Access for the IBM Enterprise 151

JES Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 152 JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown 2.1 152 Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 2.1 153 Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs 2.1 154 Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems 2.1 155 Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems 2.1 156 JES3 Concepts and Commands 157

JCL Curriculum ........................................................................................................................ 158 JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 158 JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1 159 JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 2.1 160 JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1 161

Linux Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 162 Introduction to Linux 162 The Linux File System 163 Editing with vi 164 Linux Shell Programming 165 Linux Operations 166

Miscellaneous Curriculum ...................................................................................................... 167 CMOS 167 CONTROL-T 168 ES/9000 Hardware Overview 169 MLPF Operations 170 NCL Essentials 171 NET/Master Essentials 172 OPC/A Concepts & Facilities 173 OPC/ESA Fundamentals 174 PR/SM Concepts & Facilities 175


VM/ESA Overview 176 4400 ACS Operations 177 FileAID 178 SAS Programming 179 WebSphere Applications Server 181 WebSphere MQ 182 MQSeries 183 OMEGAMON Concepts & Commands 184 CA Unicenter TNG OS/390 185 CICS Program Debugging and Dump Analysis 186

OS/390 Unix Curriculum ......................................................................................................... 188 Introduction to OS/390 UNIX 188 OS/390 UNIX Applications and Interfaces 189 OS/390 UNIX Customization and Administration 190

PL/1 Programming Curriculum .............................................................................................. 191 PL/1 Fundamentals and Data Representation 191 PL/1 Program Design Techniques 192 PL/1 Accessing Data in Files 193 PL/1 Preprocessor, Debugging and Advanced Coding 194

Power Systems Curriculum .................................................................................................... 195 AIX Fundamentals 195 AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators 196 AIX Virtualization, VIO Server and Management 197 IBM i Fundamentals 198 Introduction to IBM i for System Operators 199 Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads 200 IBM i System Administration Fundamentals 201 Security Implementation 202 Journal Management 203 Storage Management 204 Logical Partitioning and Virtualization 205 CL Programming 206 CL Programming Functions and Messaging 207 DB2 for IBM i - Introduction for Programmers 208 RPG/400 Introduction 209 RPG/400 Coding 210 RPG/400 Programming 211 RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction 212 RPG/400 Advanced Workstation Programming 213 Database Basics and the Need for Query 214


Creating a Simple Query 215 Advanced Query Features and Management 216

Rational Developer for System z Curriculum ....................................................................... 217 Rational Developer for System z Basics 217 Creating and Managing Applications Using RDz 218

REXX Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 219 Introduction to the REXX Programming Language 219 REXX Keyword Instructions 220 REXX Built-In Functions 221 REXX with z/OS and TSO/E 222

SDSF Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 223 SDSF Concepts and Operation 2.1 223 Using SDSF to Control Job Processing 2.1 224 Using SDSF to Display, Manipulate and Print Job Output 2.1 225 Using SDSF to Manage System Resources and Devices 2.1 226

Security Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 227 Introduction to Mainframe Security 227 CA ACF2™ - Introduction 228 CA ACF2™ - Protecting Data Integrity 229 CA ACF2™ - Protecting System Access 230 CA ACF2™ - Defining Environment Controls 231 CA ACF2™ - Protecting General Resources 232 CA ACF2™ - Maintaining ACF2™ 233 CA ACF2™ - For Auditors 234 Defining Users to RACF 235 Protecting System Resources Using RACF 236 RACF for System Administrators and Auditors 237

Service Oriented Architecture Curriculum ........................................................................... 238 Service Oriented Architecture 238

Tandem Curriculum ................................................................................................................. 239 Introduction to Tandem 239 Advanced Command Language 240 Tandem Backup and Restore Utility 241 Tandem Command Interpreter Monitor 242 Tandem Communications Introduction 243 Tandem Communications Subsystems 244 Tandem Distributed Systems Management 245 Tandem DSAP and DCOM Utilities 246 Tandem File Utility Program 247


Guardian Principles Advanced 248 Tandem Hardware 249 Himalaya S-Series Range 250 Tandem Measure 251 Tandem Mediacom 252 Tandem Pathway 253 Tandem Performance and Tuning 254 Tandem Peripheral Utility Program 255 Tandem Remote Maintenance Interface 256 Tandem Spoolcom 257 Tandem Subsystem Control Facility 258 Tandem Security 259 Tandem Service Management Introduction 260 Tandem Tapecom Utility 261 Tandem Transaction Application Language 262 Tandem Transaction Monitoring Facility 263 Tandem Viewpoint 264

Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Curriculum .................................................................. 265 Understanding How Tivoli Workload Scheduler Processes Work 265 Monitoring and Managing the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Environment 266 Scheduling with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS 267 Maintaining the Integrity of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS 268

TSO/ISPF for z/OS Curriculum ............................................................................................... 269 Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 269 Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1 270 Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1 271

Virtualization Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 272 z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown 272 Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations 273 Managing Guest Operating Systems 274 Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems 275 Linux on System z Fundamentals 276

VSE Curriculum ....................................................................................................................... 277 Introduction to VSE 277 JCL - Basic VSE Job Control 278 JCL - Advanced VSE Job Control 279 JECL Statements 280 CICS for VSE Operators 281 COBOL for VSE 282


POWER I for VSE 283 POWER II for VSE 284 REXX Programming I for VSE 285 REXX Programming II for VSE 286 VM Concepts and Facilities 287 VM/ESA Overview 288 VSE Operations I 289 VSE Operations II 290 VSE Utilities 291 VTAM for VSE Operators 292

WebSphere Curriculum ........................................................................................................... 293 Introduction to WebSphere MQ 293 Introduction to WebSphere Application Server 294

zEnterprise Curriculum ........................................................................................................... 295 Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, BC12 & zBX 295 Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, z114 & zBX 296 Introduction to zEnterprise - z196 & zBX 297

z/OS Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 298 z/OS Concepts and Components 2.1 298 Initialising and Terminating the z/OS System 2.1 299 Monitoring the z/OS System 2.1 300 z/OS Architecture 2.1 301 Identifying z/OS System Problems 2.1 302 Resolving z/OS System Problems 2.1 303 Console Simulations 2.1 304 Performance Monitoring Basics 305 Introduction to SMP/E 306

z/OS Management Facility Curriculum .................................................................................. 307 The z/OS Management Facility 2.1 307

z/OS Related Products Curriculum ........................................................................................ 308 CLISTS Introduction 308 HSM Overview 309 FOCUS 310 Virtual Tape Server (VTS) 311 Parallel Sysplex 312 VM Concepts and Facilities 313 System Managed Storage (SMS) 314 Introduction to WebSphere Application Server 315


z/OS Utilities Curriculum ........................................................................................................ 316 General Data Set Utilities 2.1 316 Data Utilities 2.1 317 Introduction to VSAM 2.1 318

z/VM Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 319 z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown 319 Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations 320 Managing Guest Operating Systems 321 Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems 322


Assembler Curriculum

z/OS Assembler Language Series

Assembler Introduction

Duration 4 to 5 hours

Overview Audience

System programmers or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits.

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with IBM MVS architecture.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify types of number systems and convert numbers between them • Identify the system components involved in Assembler programming • Recognise coding conventions as they apply to an Assembler program in a z/OS operating

system environment • Recognise the Assembler process and system structures, such as source, object and load units,

and program objects Course Content

Number Systems

System Architecture

System Components

Assembler Language - Elements

Assembler Language - Addressability

Assembler Introduction Mastery Test


Assembler Instructions


Overview Audience

System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to Assembler’ course or equivalent experience, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.


• Identify how to code an Assembler program by using the z/OS instruction repertoire • Recognise ways of linking to internal and external Assembler routines

Course Content

Loading and Storing

Binary Arithmetic

Decimal Arithmetic

Comparisons

Linkage

Assembler Instructions Mastery Test


Assembler Macros


Overview Audience

System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to Assembler’ and ‘Assembler Instructions’ courses or equivalent experience, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify:

• How to code an Assembler macro • How to use supplied system macros

Course Content

Assembler Macro Instructions - Introduction

Statements

Data Attributes

System Macros

Assembler Macros Mastery Test


Assembler Programming


Overview Audience

System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits; this course reinforces good Assembler programming techniques and introduces more advanced techniques like re-entrant coding and executing in access register mode. The student is guided through the creation of two Assembler programs in the practice sessions.

Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘Assembler Introduction’ and ‘Assembler Instructions’, knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM MVS architecture.


• How to code more advanced Assembler programs, including re-entrant programs and programs that utilise access registers to address data spaces

• How to interpret Assembler listings of their assembled programs Course Content

Program Organization

Linkage Conventions

Address Modes

Data Spaces

Assembler Program Listings

Assembler Programming Mastery Test


Assembler z/OS Advanced


Overview Audience

System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits; this course reinforces good Assembler programming techniques and introduces more advanced techniques including program management, system macros and 64 bit addressing.

Prerequisites Completion of the Assembler Introduction, Assembler Instructions, Assembler Macros and Assembler Programming courses plus a sound knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM z/OS architecture.


• ES/390 and 64 bit instructions • Linkage and save areas • Macro forms and formats • 64 Bit Addressability

Course Content

ESA/390 Enhancements

Program Management

Coding and Using Macros

64 Bit Addressability

Assembler z/OS Advanced Mastery Test


Assembler Cross Memory Services


Overview Audience

System or application programmers who code Assembler programs or maintain system related programs and user exits; this course reinforces good Assembler programming techniques and introduces more advanced techniques including cross memory services, access registers and data-in-virtual.

Prerequisites Completion of the Assembler Introduction, Assembler Instructions, Assembler Macros and Assembler Programming courses plus a sound knowledge of programming concepts, and experience with IBM z/OS architecture.


• Cross memory instructions and linkage • Cross memory clients and services • Access registers and Data in Virtual

Course Content

Cross Memory Addressing

Cross Memory Service Routines

Access Registers and Data-In-Virtual

Assembler Cross Memory Services Mastery Test


Assessment Curriculum Note: Versions 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

Operations Assessment Series 2.1

CICS Concepts and Operation Assessment 5.2

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for operating and monitoring the CICS subsystem.

Prerequisites A good general knowledge of CICS concepts, common CICS terminology, and the environment that CICS operates in. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• CICS TS - Introduction • CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations

Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.

Objectives This assessment covers the following topics:

• CICS Terminology • CICS Startup and Shutdown • Format and Syntax of CICS Commands • Interpretation of CICS Messages • Resolving Operational Problems Associated with CICS.

Questions have been created to CICS TS 5.2 level. Course Content

CICS Concepts and Operation Assessment


JES2 Concepts and Operation Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of JES2 controlled devices or other IT specialists that are required to have a solid understanding of the JES2 product.

Prerequisites A good general knowledge of JES2 functionality and skills associated with entering commands used to start and stop JES2. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown • Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 • Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs



• General JES2 functionality • Identifying and interpreting JES2 messages and displays • Starting/stopping JES2 • General use of JES2 commands (for example, display, cancel, purge, halt, interrupt, hold,

release, drain) • Performing spool offloads

Questions have been created to z/OS 2.1 level. Course Content

JES2 Concepts and Operation Assessment


JES2 Problem Resolution Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for resolving JES2 problems or problems associated with JES2 controlled devices, or other IT specialists that need to perform JES2 problem resolution.

Prerequisites A good general knowledge of JES2 functionality and being able to identify and apply an action to be taken when a JES2 related problem occurs. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown • Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 • Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs • Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems • Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems



• Interpreting JES2 error messages and display command data • Resolving problems associated with JES2 start-up and shutdown • Entering JES2 commands to start, stop, or modify JES2 controlled devices.


JES2 Problem Resolution Assessment


Mainframe Network Communications Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS SNA and TCP/IP networks, or IT specialists that are required to have an understanding of the same.

Prerequisites A good general knowledge of the z/OS Communications Server, VTAM concepts, and common network terminology. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts • VTAM Commands • Mainframe TCP/IP Commands



• z/OS Communications Server functionality • VTAM functionality and terminology • VTAM Start-up and Shutdown • Format and syntax of VTAM commands • Interpretation of VTAM displays and messages • Entering of VTAM commands to display, activate, and deactivate VTAM resources • Standard TCP/IP commands invoked from the mainframe • Commands used to start and stop TCP/IP and its related processes


Mainframe Network Communications Assessment


z/OS Concepts Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS system, or other IT specialists that are required to have a solid understanding of the z/OS environment.

Prerequisites A good general knowledge of z/OS terminology, system hardware and software components, and data processing concepts. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• z/OS Concepts and Components • z/OS Architecture



• z/OS Terminology • Function of z/OS system hardware components and how they are integrated with each other • z/OS data processing concepts


z/OS Concepts Assessment


z/OS Problem Diagnosis and Resolution Assessment 2.1


Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for resolving z/OS hardware and software problems, or other IT specialists that need to perform z/OS system problem resolution.

Prerequisites Skills and knowledge associated with being able to identify and apply an action to be taken when a system related problem occurs. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• z/OS Concepts and Components • z/OS Architecture • Initializing and Terminating the z/OS System • Monitoring the z/OS System • Identifying z/OS System Problems • Resolving z/OS System Problems



• Interpreting error messages and display command data • Varying devices online/offline • Cancelling started tasks and TSO users • Use of Traces and Dumps • Common abend codes


z/OS Problem Diagnosis and Resolution Assessment


z/OS System Operation Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for the operation and monitoring of the z/OS system, or other IT specialists that are required to interact with the z/OS environment.

Prerequisites Skills and knowledge associated with entering appropriate MVS commands used to display system component status, and the interpretation of the resulting data. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• z/OS Concepts and Components • z/OS Architecture • Initializing and Terminating the z/OS System • Monitoring the z/OS System



• MVS commands used to display device status • Interpretation of data resulting from MVS display commands


z/OS System Operation Assessment


JCL Concepts Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff that require a basic understanding of the function of JCL and how it is created and invoked.

Prerequisites A good general knowledge of JCL and input and output data set requirements. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.

Objectives This assessment covers:

• Basic use of JCL • Commonly used JCL statements • Creating and storing JCL • Data set types.


JCL Concepts Assessment


JCL Coding Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for writing or maintaining JCL code.

Prerequisites Skills and knowledge in coding JCL statements and parameters. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1



• JCL coding rules • Coding of JOB, EXEC, and DD statements and associated parameters • Use of conditional code checking


JCL Coding Assessment


JCL Problem Resolution Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff responsible for resolving JCL syntax and runtime errors.

Prerequisites Skills and knowledge in identifying and resolving JCL errors. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1 • JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 2.1



• Interpreting JCL code and error messages • Resolving JCL syntax and runtime errors • Performing job restarts


JCL Problem Resolution Assessment


TSO/ISPF Concepts Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre or other IT specialist staff who use TSO and ISPF as part of their everyday duties.

Prerequisites A general knowledge covering the accessing of, and communication with TSO and ISPF. Some familiarization with ISPF screens and their purpose is also required. The following Datatrain course has been used as reference for this assessment:

• Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 Additional on-the-job training in the areas above should also be undertaken to prepare you for scenario based questions that have been included in this assessment.


• TSO access and command syntax • ISPF navigation and settings • Data sets used by TSO and ISPF • General ISPF functionality.


TSO/ISPF Concepts Assessment


TSO/ISPF Operation Assessment 2.1


Overview Audience

This assessment is designed for data centre staff or other IT specialists that are required to access and modify partitioned, sequential, VSAM or z/OS UNIX data sets and files.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of data set manipulation tasks available within ISPF including data set; creation, deletion and attribute modification. Knowledge of data entry and modification techniques for data sets is also required. The following Datatrain courses have been used as reference for this assessment:

• Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1 • Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1 • Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1



• Displaying data using browse and edit functions • DSLIST functionality • Edit line and primary commands • Copy, move, compare and search-for functions


TSO/ISPF Operation Assessment


BMC Curriculum

Control-D Series

CONTROL-D


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of CONTROL-D.

Prerequisites Knowledge of IBM hardware, software, terminology, and concepts.


• Identify the components of CONTROL-D • Recognise access methods • Create and work with Calendars • Define the relevance of Decollation Missions • Identify how Online Viewing works • Recognise the components of the Log • Recognise the Backup, Restore, and Print Missions • Define Conditions • Recognise KeyStroke Reporting Language

Course Content

Control-D Overview, Concepts, and Access

Recipients and Calendars

Decollating Missions

Backup, Print, and Restore Missions

Monitoring System Activity

Online Viewing

Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Reporting


Control-M Series

Introduction to CONTROL-M Scheduling


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of CONTROL-M.



• Recognise CONTROL-M components • Identify how calendars are defined and used for scheduling • Identify how to define and schedule a job

Course Content

Introduction to Control-M

Using Control-M

Defining Calendars and Jobs

Scheduling Jobs

Introduction to Control-M Scheduling Mastery Test


Monitoring the CONTROL-M Scheduling Environment


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring the knowledge to use CONTROL-M on a mainframe platform.



• Identify how JCL processing is used • Recognise the basic CONTROL-M facilities • Identify how system activity is monitored • Identify how the system utilities are used • Identify how reports are created

Course Content

JCL Processing and Schedule Workflow

Control-M Facilities

Monitoring System Activity

Utilities, Reporting, and the KeyStroke Language

Monitoring the Control-M Scheduling Environment Mastery Test


CICS Transaction Server Curriculum Note: Version 3.2 of this curriculum is also available.

CICS Transaction Server Operations Series 5.2

CICS TS - Introduction


Overview Audience

The majority of modules in this course are designed for operations personnel who perform a role in monitoring a CICS system, but some modules are suitable for IT personnel seeking an overview of the CICS Transaction Server.

Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge

• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Objectives

After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify: • What CICS is and how it is used to process work • Their role in working with CICS • How to communicate with CICS • The different CICS components

Course Content

CICS TS and Transaction Processing Concepts

CICS Structure and Intercommunication

CICS Data Sets

CICS TS - Introduction Mastery Test


CICS TS - Explorer Fundamentals


Overview Audience

This course is designed for operations personnel and CICS system administrators responsible for monitoring and managing CICS TS systems.

Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge:

• CICS TS - Introduction Objectives

After completing this course, the learner should be able to: • Access a CICS TS system using CICS Explorer • Re-configure the default CICS Explorer window • Display CICS TS data • Modify CICS TS resource attributes • Access CICS Explorer help • Create and integrate customized help Into CICS Explorer

Course Content

Introduction to CICS Explorer

Manipulating CICS Explorer Data

CICS Explorer Fundamentals Mastery Test


CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations


Overview Audience

IT personnel whose role is to monitor or control a CICS System.

Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses: • Introduction to the CICS Transaction Server

Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Start and stop CICS • Enter CICS commands used to monitor or modify CICS resources • Interpret CICS messages and displays • Identify and Resolve common CICS problems

Course Content

CICS Startup and Shutdown

Identifying CICS Problems

Interpreting CICS Messages

Entering CICS Commands

Resolving CICS Problems

CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations Mastery Test


CICS Transaction Server Series 4.1



Overview Audience

Most of the modules in this course are designed for operations personnel who perform a role in monitoring a CICS system, but some modules are suitable for IT personnel seeking an overview of the CICS Transaction Server.



After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify: • What CICS is and how it is used to process work • Their role in working with CICS • How to communicate with CICS • The different CICS components • How to configure CICS Explorer to display CICS data

Course Content



CICS Data Sets

Introduction to CICS Explorer

Manipulating CICS Explorer Data



CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations


Overview Audience

IT personnel whose role is to monitor or control a CICS System.

Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses:

• Introduction to the CICS Transaction Server Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to: • Start and stop CICS • Enter CICS commands used to monitor or modify CICS resources • Interpret CICS messages and displays • Identify and Resolve common CICS problems

Course Content

CICS Startup and Shutdown

Identifying CICS Problems

Interpreting CICS Messages

Entering CICS Commands

Resolving CICS Problems

CICS TS - Controlling CICS Operations Mastery Test


CICS TS - Programming Introduction


Overview Audience

Application programmers requiring knowledge about the concepts of the CICS Transaction Server, and how it can be used to deliver legacy and newer, web-based solutions.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the concepts of programming structures and the constructs of network systems.


• Identify the design changes required for the conversion of legacy programs to newer non-3270 based programs

• Recognise the strategic web interface options of the CICS Transaction Server • Recognise the supplied program interfaces for integration with the web

Course Content

CICS TS Program Design

CICS TS Web Interfaces

CICS TS Web Programming Interfaces

CICS TS - Programming Introduction Mastery Test


CICS TS - Preprocessor, Conversations and File Control


Overview Audience

Programmers who require knowledge about application programming in the CICS environment and the Command Level Programming Interface.

Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.


• Identify CICS command syntax particularly in COBOL and PL/I programs • Recognise the facilities available through the CICS Command Level Programming Interface to

efficiently achieve all the standard online terminal network functions • Identify how CICS functions are developed by using pseudo-conversational programming

techniques • Identify how CICS access Direct and Sequential Files

Course Content

The Command Level Preprocessor

Terminal Conversations

File Control Commands - Direct Access

File Control Commands - Sequential Access

CICS TS - Preprocessor, Conversations and File Control Mastery Test


CICS TS - Program Control, Condition Handling and Accessing CICS areas


Overview Audience




• Recognise the way CICS passes control between CICS transactions and programs • Identify how CICS handles exceptional and error conditions • Identify how to access CICS controlled storage areas

Course Content

Program Control Commands

Exceptional Condition Handling

Accessing CICS Areas and Information


CICS TS - Temporary and Transient Data, Interval and Journal Control


Overview Audience




• Identify how CICS uses temporary and transient data • Identify the CICS commands to manage temporary and transient data • Identify how CICS manages time orientated events and facilities and manages other tasks • Identify how CICS uses the system log and log trails.

Course Content

Temporary Storage Control and Commands

Transient Data Control and Commands

Interval Control Program and Commands

Journal Control Program and Commands


CICS TS - Miscellaneous Commands, CICS and DB2, Intercommunication, CEMT and CICS Display


Overview Audience




• Recognise the miscellaneous commands in CICS to manage resources and tasks • Identify how system and DB2 and CICS interact • Identify how CICS systems interact • Identify debug and display commands

Course Content

Miscellaneous Commands

Using DB2 with CICS

Intercommunication and Transactions

The CEMT Transaction

CICS Display Explanations


CICS TS - Extensions


Overview Audience

Programmers and system administrators requiring knowledge about the options available for making legacy CICS transactions and data available to the Internet, and how to use CICS to provide high-volume, reliable processing for Internet applications.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of CICS, the Internet, and Java.


• Define the available methods for web-enabling CICS transactions • Define the CICS Transaction Gateway and the use of Java to drive CICS transactions • Identify the basic Java objects provided by the CICS Transaction Gateway and how they can be

used in a Java applet, application, or servlet • Identify additional methods to interact with CICS applications and data using internet

technologies • Identify the security issues raised by exposing CICS systems to the Internet, and the

technologies available to address them • Identify how the CICS Transaction Server has implemented some of these Internet security

technologies Course Content

Internet and Mainframe CICS Environments

The CICS Transaction Gateway

Programming By Using the CICS Transaction Gateway

Interacting with CICS from the Web

Security on the Web


CICS TS - BMS User Interfaces


Overview Audience

Programmers who require knowledge of application programming in the CICS environment and its user interfaces.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CICS Transaction Server Programming’ courses or familiarity with CICS fundamentals and internal transaction processing, and basic knowledge of the concepts of application programming in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler.


• Recognise the hardware characteristics of the 3270 family of terminals • Identify how Basic Mapping Support (BMS) is used to design and code screen display format • Recognise the operation and facilities offered by CICS Web Support for the presentation of

CICS maps and HTML pages • Identify how the BMS Mapping function is used to generate and tailor HTML pages

Course Content

Introduction to CICS TS User Interfaces

Basic Mapping Support

Defining BMS Maps

BMS Input and Output Operations

CICS TS Direct Web Interfaces


CICS TS - Using SDF II to Maintain CICS TS Maps


Overview Audience

Programmers who require knowledge of application programming in the CICS environment and its user interfaces.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CICS Transaction Server Programming’ courses or familiarity with CICS fundamentals and internal transaction processing, and basic knowledge of the concepts of application programming in COBOL, PL/1, or Assembler. Completion of the ‘CICS Transaction Server BMS User Interfaces’ or knowledge of the structure and use of CIC TS BMS Maps.


• Understand the Structure of the SDF II product • Identify how SDF II is used to create BMS macros • Use SDF II to produce a CICS TS BMS Map

Course Content

Introduction to SDF II

Using SDF II Workshop


Cloud Computing Curriculum

Cloud Computing for Data Centres Series

Cloud Computing for Data Centres


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for business professionals or IT staff that require a basic understanding of cloud computing.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of the data centre processing environment.


• Explain how the need for cloud computing has evolved • Describe the attributes of common cloud services • List the pros and cons of cloud deployment models • Identify information that is relevant when creating a cloud project plan

Course Content

The Cloud and You

Cloud Computing Concepts

How the Cloud is Being Deployed

Preparing for Cloud Implementation

Cloud Computing for Data Centres Mastery Test


COBOL Programming Curriculum

COBOL Programming Series

Data and Datafile Definitions in COBOL


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring training in the programming of COBOL to build and maintain applications programs, particularly in the IBM z/OS Enterprise environment.

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming, databases, files, and transactional systems.


• Identify how to use COBOL to create physical data models Course Content

Defining Data in a COBOL Program, Part 1



User Definition of Data Types

Data and Datafile Definitions in COBOL Mastery Test


COBOL Programming - Basics


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring training in the programming of COBOL to build and maintain applications programs, particularly in the IBM z/OS Enterprise environment

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming, databases, files, and transactional systems


• Identify how to write basic COBOL programs Course Content

Introduction to COBOL

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Program Control

Instructions and Procedures

Arithmetic

Screen, Time and Date Input

COBOL Programming - Basics Mastery Test


COBOL Programming - Manipulating Data


Overview Audience



Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to write the following programs by using COBOL:

• Report programs • Data enquiry programs • Data editing programs • Data update programs

Course Content

File Processing

Sequential File Processing

Direct File Processing - Indexed Files, Part 1

Direct File Processing - Indexed Files, Part 2

Direct File Processing - Relative Files, Part 1

Direct File Processing - Relative Files, Part 2

COBOL Programming - Manipulating Data Mastery Test


COBOL Programming - Advanced


Overview Audience




• Identify how to write more complex programs in COBOL Course Content

COBOL Arrays

Indexing and Referencing COBOL Arrays

File Sorting

Subprogramming

COBOL Programming - Advanced Mastery Test


IBM COBOL for MVS

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about the use of COBOL in an MVS environment

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of COBOL and procedural programming concepts


• Identify how a COBOL program is compiled • Recognise correct and incorrect commands • Recognise the access modes • Identify how object-oriented programs are written • Recognise the divisions • Identify how a method is coded

Course Content

IBM COBOL for MVS, Part 1

IBM COBOL for MVS, Part 2


IMS Database Concepts for COBOL Programmers

Duration 4 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about the way database management systems like IMS facilitate COBOL application development in a mainframe environment.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the mainframe environment, TSO, ISPF, and JCL, and COBOL programming experience.


• Define hierarchical databases • Define DL/I application programming concepts

Course Content

IMS Database Introduction

IMS Database Definition

Accessing an IMS Database

Introducing DL/I

Extended DL/I Functions

IMS Backout and Recovery


CA Technologies Curriculum

CA 1® Tape Management Series

CA 1® Tape Management - Using Tape Media

Duration 5 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of CA 1 tape operations.

Prerequisites Knowledge of general IBM hardware, software, terminology, and concepts.


• Recognise the features and components of CA 1 Tape Management • Identify the benefits of CA 1 and how it can assist the tape librarian • Identify the special CA 1 tape retention period definitions • Recognise CA 1/ISPF screens and CA 1 reporting capabilities • Identify how and why daily processing is used • Define Vault Management

Course Content

CA 1® Tape Management Overview, Components and Facilities

CA 1® Tape Management Processing

CA 1® Tape Management Online Inquiry and Update Facilities

CA 1® Tape Management Daily Processing

CA 1® Tape Management - Using Tape Media Mastery Test


CA 1® Tape Management - Identifying and Resolving Media Problems

Duration 5 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of CA 1 Tape Management.

Prerequisites Knowledge of tape management principles used by CA 1 and how to inquire on the CA 1 database.


• Recognise the structure of the main CA 1 system data sets • Identify how CA 1 links tapes and data sets within its database • Recognise CA 1 chaining errors • Identify how to set up and use AIVS and tape stacking • Recognise the common CA 1 utilities

Course Content

CA 1® Tape Management - System Data Sets

CA 1® Tape Management Chaining

CA 1® Tape Management Correcting Chaining Errors

CA 1® Tape Management Chaining Error Workshop

CA 1® Tape Management Real-Time Tape Stacking and AIVS

CA 1® Tape Management Reports and Utilities

CA 1® Tape Management - Identifying and Resolving Media Problems Mastery Test


CA 7® Workload Automation Series

Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition


Overview Audience

Personnel who require a working knowledge of CA 7.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the z/OS operating system environment.


• Identify the CA 7 processes associated with scheduling jobs • List the major CA 7 components and their purpose • Differentiate between time and event driven scheduling • Describe how CA 7 uses calendars to schedule jobs • Start and stop CA 7

Course Content

Features and Components

Scheduling Methods

Initialization, Navigation, and Termination

Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition Mastery Test


Scheduling Batch Processing


Overview Audience

Production scheduling personnel that need to create and maintain CA 7 job schedules.

Prerequisites Completion of the Introduction to CA Workload Automation - CA 7® Edition course.


• Define a job to CA 7 • Describe how data sets are used by CA 7 • Schedule a job using date and time criteria • Define job and data set triggers • Manually request jobs to run through CA 7 • Define job and data set dependencies • Create manual scheduling requirements

Course Content

Job Definition

Data Set Requirements

Date and Time Driven Scheduling

Event Driven Scheduling

Defining Scheduling Requirements

Scheduling Batch Processing Mastery Test


Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment


Overview Audience

Operators, Support/Schedulers and Operations Analysts that require knowledge of CA 7 job monitoring techniques, job manipulation and job management.

Prerequisites Successful completion of the Scheduling Batch Processing course.


• Describe how jobs move through the CA 7 queues • Display CA 7 queue data • Identify the functions that can be performed against jobs on the CA 7 Request Queue • Invoke Workload Forecasting commands • Code JCL Override statements • Identify how variables can be used by CA 7 • Access and Create CA 7 documentation • Create CA 7 virtual resources

Course Content

Queue Monitoring

Request Queue Maintenance

Workload Forecasting and JCL Overrides

Defining and Using CA Driver Procedures and Variables

Documentation and Virtual Resources

Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment Mastery Test


System Programmer Interaction with CA 7


Overview Audience

System Programmers and Operations Analysts that need to manage CA 7 performance.

Prerequisites Successful completion of the Monitoring and Managing the Batch Processing Environment course.


• Identify how the Batch Terminal Interface (BTI) is used • Create REXX code that will invoke CA 7 commands • Describe how workload balancing is used • Create simple workload balancing macros • Identify reports and graphs that can be produced

Course Content

Batch Terminal and REXX Interfaces

Workload Balancing

Performance and Statistical Reporting

System Programmer Interaction with CA 7® Mastery Test


Backup, Recovery, and Problem Resolution


Overview Audience

Operators, Production Support/Schedulers, Operations Analysts and Systems Programmers that are responsible for the backup, recovery and general problem resolution associated with CA 7.

Prerequisites Successful completion of all CA 7 courses in this curriculum or equivalent knowledge.


• Identify the scenarios in which the Automated Recovery Facility (ARF) can be used • Create a simple ARF definition and link it to a job • Identify the software products and programs that can be used for CA 7 backup and recovery • Describe how CA 7 disaster recovery mode is used • Identify and resolve common CA 7 problems

Course Content

Automated Recovery Facility

Backup Processing

Recovery Strategies

Problem Determination, Resolution, and Support

Backup, Recovery, and Problem Resolution Mastery Test


CA 11 Workload Automation Series

CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview


Overview Audience

Personnel who require a working knowledge of CA 11.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the z/OS operating system environment and batch processing concepts.


• Identify how CA 11 processes information used for rerunning jobs • Describe the processing codes that are invoked when rerunning jobs • Enter commands used to display and update CA 11 job information stored by the CA 11

Tracking System Course Content

Restart and Tracking Overview

Restart and Tracking Run Handler

CA 11 Tracking System

CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview Mastery Test


Managing CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers

Overview Audience

System programmers, application programmers, operations analysts, and production support personnel requiring operational knowledge of CA 11.

Prerequisites Completion of the CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Overview course.


• Enter commands used to display and update CMT data • Create and run JCL to generate CA 11 batch reports • Identify CA 11 system options and their purpose • Analyse common CA 11 abends

Course Content

CA 11 Online Facility

CA 11 Batch Reports

CA 11 Problem Identification and Resolution

Managing CA Workload Automation Restart Option for z/OS Schedulers Mastery Test


CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation Series

CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Overview, Components, and Features


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for Operators, Operations Analysts, and Systems Programmers.

Prerequisites General knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, z/OS operations, and the REXX programming language.


• Identify how CA OPS/MVS performs system event automation • Describe how the CA OPS/MVS OPSVIEW panels are used • Access the OPSLOG Browse facility • Invoke the Automation Analyzer

Course Content

CA OPS/MVS® Overview, Components, and Features

OPSVIEW Panels

OPSVIEW OPSLOG

Event Automation Using the Automation Analyser

CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Overview, Components, and Features Mastery Test


CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Rules and OPS/REXX


Overview Audience

Suitable for Operators, Operations Analysts, and Systems Programmers requiring knowledge of CA OPS/MVS Rules and OPS/REXX.

Prerequisites General knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, z/OS operations, and the REXX programming language.


• Identify how automation rules are defined and used in event automation • Identify how simple automation rules are written by using the EasyRule facility • Identify how automation rules are used for event automation • Access the OPS/REXX interface and facilities

Course Content

Automation Rules

Types of Rules

Defining Basic Rules Using EasyRule

Testing Rules Used for Event Automation

Introduction to CA OPS/MVS REXX Interface

CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Rules and OPS/REXX Mastery Test


CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the Relational Data Framework


Overview Audience

Suitable for Systems Programmers and Operations support personnel requiring knowledge of CA OPS/MVS RDF.

Prerequisites General knowledge of the concepts of CA OPS/MVS and OPS/REXX facilities and how to use them.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to create and maintain:

• Relational Tables for event automation • RDF tables by using OPSVIEW • RDF tables by using SQL statements

Course Content

The Relational Data Framework

Building SQL Statements - The Structure of SQL

Using SQL in Event Automation Procedures with RDF Tables

Retrieving Data from RDF Tables in Event Automation Procedures

CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the Relational Data Framework Mastery Test


CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the SSM


Overview Audience

Suitable for Systems Programmers and Operations support personnel requiring knowledge of the CA OPS/MVS SSM.

Prerequisites General knowledge of the concepts of CA OPS/MVS, OPS/REXX, and the RDF facilities, and how to use them.


• How SSM is used for system event automation • The structure of the SSM tables • How the SSM relational table is updated and maintained • How EOM rules and action tables are used in conjunction with the SSM • How event automation is tested by using SSM functions

Course Content

Introduction to the System State Manager

Maintaining the System State Manager

Using SSM for Event Automation

Testing Event Automation Using SSM

CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Automating Events Using the System State Manager Mastery Test


CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Schedule and Group Managers for Event Management


Overview Audience

Suitable for Systems Programmers and Operations support personnel requiring knowledge of the CA OPS/MVS Schedule and Group Manager.

Prerequisites General knowledge of the concepts of CA OPS/MVS, its RDF and SSM facilities, and how they are used.


• Explain the purpose and use of the Schedule Manager • Identify how the Schedule Manager is updated and maintained • Identify how the Group Manager is used

Course Content

Introduction to the Schedule Manager

Using the Schedule Manager to Manage Automated Events

Introduction to the Group Manager Components and Tables

Using the Group Manager to Manage Automated Events

CA OPS/MVS® Event Management and Automation - Schedule and Group Managers for Event Management Mastery Test


CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Series

CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Overview


Overview Audience

Systems programmers, operators, and performance management personnel who want to use CA SYSVIEW PM more efficiently.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the use of TSO, ISPF, MVS operating systems, and the concepts of performance management.


• Define the concepts of CA SYSVIEW PM • Identify the components of CA SYSVIEW PM • Recognise CA SYSVIEW PM menus and displays • Identify CA SYSVIEW PM toolkits and utilities

Course Content

Introduction to CA-SYSVIEW

Toolkits and Utilities

Data Collection

Activity Displays


CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Administration and Security


Overview Audience




• Identify how CA SYSVIEW PM is administered • Identify how CA SYSVIEW PM security is implemented • Define CA SYSVIEW PM security

Course Content

CA-SYSVIEW Main Services

CA-SYSVIEW User Interfaces

CICS Monitors and Utilities

IMS and MQSeries Monitors and Utilities

CA-SYSVIEW Security


CA SYSVIEW® Performance Management Implementation

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience




• Identify how CA SYSVIEW PM is installed and implemented Course Content

CA-SYSVIEW Implementation


CA Jobtrac™ Job Management Series

CA Jobtrac™ Job Management


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of CA Jobtrac JM.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the IBM operating system.


• Recognise CA Jobtrac JM software components • Identify how CA Jobtrac JM software is accessed • Recognise the uses of the different calendars • Define Advanced Automation • Recognise online functions

Course Content

Introduction to JOBTRAC

Scheduling

Advanced Automation

Online Functions


CA Endevor® Software Change Manager Series

CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Introduction and Basic Usage


Overview Audience

Personnel involved with application development and automated software change control.

Prerequisites Familiarity with TSO/ISPF.

Objectives After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Use CA Endevor SCM to manage changes to software inventory • Control software inventory throughout Software Development Life Cycle • Use CA Endevor SCM in Foreground and Batch modes

Course Content

CA Endevor Software Change Manager Overview

CA Endevor SCM - Displaying Site and Environment Details

CA Endevor SCM - Listing Footprints and Element Details

Foreground Processing

Batch Processing - Creating, Executing and Viewing Batch Requests

Batch Processing - Testing and Moving Elements

CA Endevor SCM Introduction and Basic Usage Mastery Test


CA Endevor™ Software Change Manager Package Processing and Facilities


Overview Audience

Personnel involved with application development and automated software change control.

Prerequisites Familiarity with TSO/ISPF.


• Perform Package Processing in Foreground and Batch modes • Prepare Units for migration • Use the CA Endevor SCM Quick Edit facility • Query and use the Automated Configuration Management data

Course Content

Foreground Package Processing

Batch Package Processing

Quick Edit

Automated Configuration Management and the ACM Query Facility

CA Endevor SCM Package Processing and Facilities Duration Mastery Test


CA Easytrieve® Report Generator Series

CA Easytrieve® Report Generator


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about the use of CA Easytrieve Report Generator in programming.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of programming principles and the MVS platform.


• Define the capabilities of CA Easytrieve • Recognise the basic structures of the CA Easytrieve language • Identify how CA Easytrieve and MVS JCL interact • Identify how a simple program is coded

Course Content

Introduction and Overview

Files and Data Definition

Easytrieve Plus Tasks

File I/O

Programming Logic Statements

Reporting

Tables and Arrays

Macros and MVS JCL

Synchronised File Processing


CA NetMaster® Network Management for TCP/IP Series

CA NetMaster® Network Management for TCP/IP


Overview Audience

Network Administrators responsible for management and administration of mainframe networks. Operators and Help Desk personnel responsible for initial network diagnostics. Capacity Planners responsible for measuring and monitoring the performance of network infrastructure. System Programmers responsible for the installation of this product.

Prerequisites Familiarity with OS/390 networking concepts and facilities, TCP/IP and SNMP, ISPF, and TSO. Some knowledge of basic S/390 product implementation techniques, such as SMP/E, is also desirable.


• Understand Product Configuration • Understand Discovery of Network Resources • Monitor and control network resources • Understand IP connection and general network diagnosis • Use the Web to access Capacity Planning Reports

Course Content

Introduction to Unicenter Mainframe TCP/IP Management

Installation and Setup

General Usage

Customization & Administration

Getting Started with IP Resource Management

Monitoring IP Nodes

Using the Alert Monitor

Diagnosing TCP/IP Connections

General Product Functions

Unicenter NetMaster Reporter


Database Curriculum Note: Earlier versions of this curriculum are also available.

Database Series V11

DB2 Fundamentals V11


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to DB2 and SQL

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Data Processing concepts


• Identify how DB2 is used and by whom • Describe conceptually how DB2 processes work • Code basic SQL statements • Use SPUFI to process SQL statements

Course Content

Overview of DB2

DB2 Internals

Overview of SQL

SQL and SPUFI

DB2 Fundamentals Mastery Test


Managing DB2 Operations V11


Overview Audience

Operations staff responsible for monitoring and managing DB2.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Data Processing concepts Completion of the DB2 Fundamentals course, or equivalent knowledge


• Define the general DB2 tasks performed by the Operator • Identify how to start and stop the DB2 subsystem • Display DB2 status and attributes • Identify how to backup, recover and restart the DB2 subsystem

Course Content

General DB2 Operations

Monitoring and Resolving DB2 Operational Problems

Identifying and Resolving DB2 System Problems

Managing DB2 Operations Mastery Test


DB2 - Database Management Series V11

Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11


Overview Audience

Programmers, DBAs, operations analysts, business analysts, and any other personnel requiring a systems introduction to RDBMs and DB2.

Prerequisites General knowledge of information technology concepts, the z/OS environment, and programming.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to describe:

• How a DB2 relational database is structured • The environments into which DB2 can be installed • How DB2 data is accessed • How DB2 is configured and accessed in a z/OS environment

Course Content

Introduction to DB2 Relational Databases and SQL

The DB2 Server Alternatives

DB2 for z/OS Implementation

Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 Mastery Test


Manage Data Definitions with DB2 V11


Overview Audience

Programmers and DBAs responsible for defining and maintaining DB2 databases.

Prerequisites Completion of the 'Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2' course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Use SQL code to create databases, table spaces and tables • Identify DB2 table and index attributes • Identify database definitions

Course Content

Defining Database Objects

DDL - Defining a Table

Referential Integrity

Using SPUFI and DB2 Data Studio to Access DB2

Viewing Database Objects - The Catalogue

Manage Data Definitions with DB2 Mastery Test


DB2 SQL Fundamentals V11


Overview Audience

Programmers, DBAs, business analysts, and any other personnel that require SQL coding skills to manage DB2 data.

Prerequisites Completion of the 'Manage Data Definitions with DB2' course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Code Simple SQL SELECT statements used to obtain DB2 table data • Describe how data can be sorted • Describe How to insert, update, and delete DB2 data by using SQL

Course Content

SQL - Selecting Data

SQL - SCALAR and COLUMN Functions, ORDER BY Clause

SQL - The INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE, and MERGE Statements

DB2 SQL Fundamentals Mastery Test


Advanced DB2 SQL V11


Overview Audience

Programmers, DBAs, business analysts, and any other personnel that require SQL coding skills to manage DB2 data.

Prerequisites Completion of the 'DB2 SQL Fundamentals' course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe the differences between inner, outer, and full joins • Describe how DB2 data can be filtered • Create views from base tables

Course Content

Joining DB2 Tables Together

SQL - DISTINCT, CASE, UNION, and VIEWs

Subqueries and Correlated Subqueries

Advanced DB2 SQL Mastery Test


Create and Maintain DB2 Programs V11


Overview Audience

Programmers and DBAs requiring training in writing application programs to reference and update DB2 data, particularly in the mainframe environment.

Prerequisites Completion of the courses 'Manage Data Definitions with DB2', 'DB2 SQL Fundamentals', and 'Advanced DB2 SQL' and basic knowledge of DB2, relational databases, and system design.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how the following programs are written with DB2:

• Report programs • Data inquiry programs • Data update programs

Course Content

Embedding SQL in an Application Program

Manipulating Data and Components of an Application Program

Using Cursors to Reference Table Data

Commits and Savepoints

Writing a DB2 COBOL Program

Writing a DB2 COBOL Cursor Update Program

Create and Maintain DB2 Programs Mastery Test


DB2 Stored Procedures V11


Overview Audience

Programmers and DBAs responsible for developing and managing DB2 stored procedures.

Prerequisites Completion of the courses 'Manage Data Definitions with DB2', 'DB2 SQL Fundamentals', and 'Advanced DB2 SQL' and basic knowledge of DB2, relational databases, and system design.


• Identify the benefits of Using DB2 stored procedures • Describe how DB2 stored procedures are used in a z/OS environment • Create and invoke DB2 stored procedures

Course Content

Introducing Stored Procedures

Introducing DB2 Stored Procedures on z/OS

DB2 Stored Procedure Mastery Test


Optimize DB2 Application Performance V11


Overview Audience

Programmers and DBAs responsible for managing the performance of SQL processing.

Prerequisites Completion of all other courses in this curricula, or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe how locks affect DB2 performance • Identify the information that the EXPLAIN facility creates in the PLAN_TABLE • Code more efficient SQL • Describe the factors that influence DB2 access paths • Identify tools and utilities used to measure DB2 performance

Course Content

Creating, Managing, and Monitoring DB2 Locks

SQL Statement Performance and Optimization

DB2 EXPLAIN Facility

DB2 Access Paths

Optimize DB2 Application Performance Mastery Test


Data Centre Storage Management Curriculum Note: Version 1.13 of this curriculum is also available.

Data Centre Storage Management Series 2.1

Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for any staff that require an understanding of data centre storage requirements and in particular disk and tape systems.

Prerequisites General knowledge of data processing concepts.


• Identify the Characteristics of Data Centre Storage Devices • Locate Storage Learning Resources • Compare Enterprise Disk Devices • Describe how Tape is Used in Today's Data Centre Environment • Identify Elements of a Tape Storage Environment

Course Content

Overview of Data Centre Storage

Understanding Disk Systems

Introduction to Tape Storage

The Tape Storage Environment

Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres Mastery Test


Storage Networks, Administration, and DASD Management Using ICKDSF 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for Storage Administrators new to this position or senior data centre staff that require general knowledge of the storage network and its management.

Prerequisites Successful completion of the ‘Storage Fundamentals for Data Centres’ course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Identify Components of a Storage Network • Describe the Characteristics of Various Storage Networks • Identify Storage Components that Require Monitoring • List Storage Management Tasks Performed by the Administrator • Invoke ICKDSF to Initialize DASD Volumes

Course Content

Overview of Networked Storage

Storage Administrator Basics

Introducing ICKDSF

Managing the Storage Network Mastery Test


Using DFSMS to Manage the z/OS Storage Environment 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for Operators, System Programmers, Storage Administrators and other staff who are responsible for monitoring and managing data storage in a z/OS environment.

Prerequisites General knowledge of ISPF and z/OS data processing concepts.


• Describe how DFSMS is Used to Manage the Storage Environment • Identify the purpose of DFSMS components • Display SMS Storage Information using ISMF • Describe how ACS Routines are Created and Activated • Explain how DFSMShsm is used for Data Set Migration and Backup/Recovery

Course Content

Introduction to DFSMS

Using SMS Constructs

Automatic Class Selection Routines

ISMF Fundamentals

Space and Availability Management using DFSMShsm

DFSMSrmm Operations

Using DFSMS to Manage the z/OS Storage Environment Mastery Test


Disaster Recovery

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Ensuring Data Centre Business Continuity


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for any staff requiring a broad understanding of an organization's requirements when it comes to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

Prerequisites An understanding of your organization's business goals and expectations.


• Describe What Business Continuity is and Why it is Required • Explain the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery • Identify Factors Affecting Business Continuity Adoption • Identify Business Continuity Standards

Course Content

Understanding the Role of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Building Business Continuity

Ensuring Data Centre Business Continuity Mastery Test


IBM Environment Intro Curriculum Note: Versions 1.13, 1.12 and earlier of this curriculum are also available.

IBM Environment Introduction Series 2.1

Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is designed for any personnel that are required to have a general understanding of the IBM Mainframe environment.

Prerequisites No prerequisites are required for this course.

Objectives After completing this course the student will be able to:

• Apply mainframe technology concepts to their IT work activities • Identify mainframe software, hardware and network components • Describe how to access and interact with the mainframe • Explain how mainframe data security and integrity is ensured • Describe how mainframe work is processed.

Course Content

Today's Mainframe

Mainframe Configurations

Mainframe Security and Data Access

Data Processing

Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Mastery Test


z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1


Overview Audience

Systems Programmers or other technical specialists requiring background knowledge of the z/OS system.

Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain: Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course or a general knowledge of z/OS system concepts.


• Describe how virtual storage works • List the major system data sets and their purpose • Identify where system parameter lists are stored and how they are invoked • Describe how the system is initialized • Explain how JES2 can be configured • Name the components of a Network • Invoke VTAM and TCP/IP commands used to browse and modify the network

Course Content

Virtual Storage and Address Space Concepts

Working with System Data Sets

Working With System Parameter Lists

Initializing the z/OS System

Configuring JES2

Issuing VTAM and TCP/IP Commands

z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals Mastery Test


IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is designed for people interested in a career in z/OS application or system programming, that require a broad background on mainframe processing and programming concepts and application.

Prerequisites Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course, or equivalent knowledge of mainframe concepts.


• List the attributes of commonly used z/OS data sets • Describe characteristics of IMS and DB2 databases • Explain the differences between the CICS, IMS and WebSphere MQ transaction systems • List the features of programming languages that can be used with z/OS • Describe the software and the processes used in batch processing

Course Content

Data Management Systems

Transaction Processing Systems

Programming Capabilities

Batch Systems

IBM Development Environment Overview Mastery Test


IBM Explorer for z/OS Curriculum

IBM Explorer for z/OS Series

IBM Explorer for z/OS


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for operations staff, system and application programmers, and other personnel that need to interact with z/OS data.

Prerequisites A solid knowledge of JES, SDSF and JCL are required as the majority of this course deals with the handling of z/OS data, job management and its associated output.


• Access IBM Explorer for z/OS • Identify Perspectives and Views Used in IBM Explorer for z/OS • Perform Common z/OS Tasks Using IBM Explorer for z/OS

Course Content

Using IBM Explorer for z/OS


IBM Mainframe Communications Curriculum

IBM Mainframe Communications Series 2.1

IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts 2.1


Overview Audience

Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel requiring knowledge of the IBM Mainframe networking.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of z/OS and networking concepts.


• Identify and understand the protocols used by mainframe networks • Identify mainframe networking hardware

Course Content

SNA Subarea Networks

SNA Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking

Mainframe TCP/IP Networks

SNA Today

IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts Mastery Test


VTAM Commands 2.1


Overview Audience

Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel needing knowledge of the IBM VTAM Commands.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘IBM Mainframe Communications Concepts’ course and basic knowledge of the IBM operating system.


• Start and Stop VTAM • Display VTAM network resources, including APPN and Enterprise Extender resources • Activate and deactivate VTAM network resources • Diagnose an Enterprise Extender connection

Course Content

Monitoring VTAM

Controlling VTAM

Function Specific Commands

VTAM Commands Mastery Test


Mainframe TCP/IP Commands 2.1


Overview Audience

Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel needing knowledge of the mainframe TCP/IP Commands.

Prerequisites Help desk operators, junior and senior operators, network and system programmers, and other personnel needing knowledge of the mainframe TCP/IP Commands.


• Issue standard TCP/IP commands such as ping and netstat from the mainframe • Start and Stop TCP/IP and its related processes • Use TCP/IP client applications from the mainframe • Manage TCP/IP server applications from the mainframe

Course Content

Introducing Mainframe TCP/IP Commands

TCP/IP Daemon Commands

TCP/IP Client Application Commands

TCP/IP Server Application Commands

Mainframe TCP/IP Commands Mastery Test


IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Learning Plan Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Learning Plan 2.1 Series

Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is designed for any personnel that are required to have a general understanding of the IBM Mainframe environment.



• Apply mainframe technology concepts to their IT work activities • Identify mainframe software, hardware and network components • Describe how to access and interact with the mainframe • Explain how mainframe data security and integrity is ensured • Describe how mainframe work is processed

Course Content

Today's Mainframe

Mainframe Configurations

Mainframe Security and Data Access

Data Processing

Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment Mastery Test


z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals 2.1


Overview Audience

Systems Programmers or other technical specialists requiring background knowledge of the z/OS system.

Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain: Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course or a general knowledge of z/OS system concepts.


• Describe how virtual storage works • List the major system data sets and their purpose • Identify where system parameter lists are stored and how they are invoked • Describe how the system is initialized • Explain how JES2 can be configured • Name the components of a Network • Invoke VTAM and TCP/IP commands used to browse and modify the network

Course Content

Virtual Storage and Address Space Concepts

Working with System Data Sets


Initializing the z/OS System

Configuring JES2

Issuing VTAM and TCP/IP Commands

z/OS Systems Programming Fundamentals Mastery Test


System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for new system programming staff who are preparing to undertake the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A solid knowledge of the data sets that support system operation and configuration and how they are implemented using SMP/E. A broad understanding of security software and network configuration and commands is required, along with general knowledge of the system IPL process.

Objectives The individual will need to answer 20 questions within the allotted 45 minute period. Reference to any related IBM manuals is permitted. The pass mark for this assessment is 70%.

Course Content

System Programming on z/OS Assessment


IBM Development Environment Overview 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is designed for people interested in a career in z/OS application or system programming, that require a broad background on mainframe processing and programming concepts and application.

Prerequisites Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment course, or equivalent knowledge of mainframe concepts.


• List the attributes of commonly used z/OS data sets • Describe characteristics of IMS and DB2 databases • Explain the differences between the CICS, IMS and WebSphere MQ transaction systems • List the features of programming languages that can be used with z/OS • Describe the software and the processes used in batch processing

Course Content

Data Management Systems

Transaction Processing Systems

Programming Capabilities

Batch Systems

IBM Development Environment Overview Mastery Test


Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with programming languages associated with the z/OS environment, or those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of the programming languages that can be used on the mainframe and the processes used to make them executable. An understanding of the process used to design and test an application is also required.


Course Content

Application Programming on z/OS Assessment


Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking an introduction to TSO and ISPF.



• Describe what TSO is and how it is used • Describe the Basic Concepts and Facilities of ISPF/PDF • Configure and Use Basic ISPF Facilities • Control and Manage Multiple ISPF Screens

Course Content

TSO Concepts and Commands

Introduction to TSO/ISPF

Defining ISPF Defaults

Managing Multiple Screen Sessions

Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF Mastery Test




Overview Audience

The majority of modules in this course are designed for operations personnel who perform a role in monitoring a CICS system, but some modules are suitable for IT personnel seeking an overview of the CICS Transaction Server.



After completing this course, the learner should be able to identify: • What CICS is and how it is used to process work • Their role in working with CICS • How to communicate with CICS • The different CICS components

Course Content



CICS Data Sets



Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 V11


Overview Audience

Programmers, DBAs, operations analysts, business analysts, and any other personnel requiring an introduction to RDBMs and DB2.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of information technology concepts and programming.


• Define relational database management concepts • Identify the different DB2 implementations

Course Content

Introduction to DB2 Relational Databases and SQL

The DB2 Server Alternatives

DB2 for z/OS Implementation

Introduction to RDBMSs and DB2 Mastery Test


Introduction to WebSphere Application Server

Duration 30 to 60 minutes

Overview Audience

Programmers, DBAs, and operations analysts.



• Identify the function of WebSphere Application Server • Define how WebSphere Application Server facilitates access to mainframe data

Course Content

What is WebSphere Application Server?

WebSphere Application Server for z/OS

Introduction to WebSphere Application Server Mastery Test


Introduction to WebSphere MQ


Overview Audience

Managers, systems administrators, programmers, architects, operators and help desk staff. This course is suitable for anyone needing a quick understanding of WebSphere MQ on z/OS.



• Describe what WebSphere MQ is and why it is used • List the different WebSphere MQ components • Explain what languages and application environments can use WebSphere MQ • Understand queue sharing and queue sharing groups • Identify the different components of WebSphere MQ on z/OS • Understand WebSphere MQ administration on z/OS

Course Content

WebSphere MQ Fundamentals

WebSphere MQ Features

Introducing WebSphere MQ on z/OS

Introduction to Websphere MQ Mastery Test


Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking a working knowledge of ISPF's Utilities.

Prerequisites A reasonable understanding of Data Set allocation and familiarity with editing Data Sets.


• Use the Common ISPF Utilities • Create and Manage Data Sets • List Data Sets • Understand the Data Set and VTOC information

Course Content

Managing Data Sets Using the ISPF Data Set Utility

Managing Partitioned Data Sets Using the ISPF Library Utility

The ISPF Copy, Search, and Statistics Utilities

Managing Data Sets Using the DSLIST Utility

Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF Mastery Test


Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts that are required to create and/or modify data set content using ISPF.



• View/Browse Data in Data Sets • Edit Data Sets • Identify and Use the Common Edit Line Commands • Identify and Use the Common View/Edit Primary Commands • Maintain Data in Data Sets

Course Content

The ISPF View and Edit Facilities

ISPF Edit Line Commands

ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Locating and Changing Data

ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Managing Internal and External Data

The ISPF Edit Tabbing Facility

ISPF Edit Boundaries, Masks, and Profiles

Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor Mastery Test


z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with CICS, DB2, or WebSphere, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of data processing techniques in relation to CICS, DB2, and WebSphere Application Server.


Course Content

z/OS Online Workloads Assessment


JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and programmers who need to use JCL in their job requirements.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of the z/OS Operating System.


• Write simple batch jobs using fundamental statements and parameters Course Content

Introduction to z/OS JCL

Working with the JOB Statement

Working with the EXEC Statement

Working with the DD Statement

Introduction to z/OS JCL Mastery Test


Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1


Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for IT staff who work with z/OS or the mainframe, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of the various hardware and software used within the mainframe environment. A familiarization with TSO and ISPF is required including how data is accessed and manipulated using these products. An understanding of the types of data sets used in a mainframe environment is required along with how they are processed in a JES batch environment using JCL and SDSF.


Course Content

Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Assessment


IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Practice Assessments Note: Versions 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test Practice Assessments Series 2.1

Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Practice Assessment 2.1


Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for IT staff who work with z/OS or the mainframe, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of the various hardware and software used within the mainframe environment. A familiarization with TSO and ISPF is required including how data is accessed and manipulated using these products. An understanding of the types of data sets used in a mainframe environment is required along with how they are processed in a JES batch environment using JCL and SDSF.


Course Content

Introduction to z/OS and the Mainframe Environment Assessment


z/OS Online Workloads Practice Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with CICS, DB2, or WebSphere, and those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of data processing techniques in relation to CICS, DB2, and WebSphere Application Server.


Course Content

z/OS Online Workloads Assessment


Application Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for IT staff who work or plan to work with programming languages associated with the z/OS environment, or those preparing to take the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of the programming languages that can be used on the mainframe and the processes used to make them executable. An understanding of the process used to design and test an application is also required.


Course Content

Application Programming on z/OS Assessment


System Programming on z/OS Practice Assessment 2.1

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

The assessment is designed for new system programming staff who are preparing to undertake the IBM System z and z/OS Fundamentals Mastery Test.

Prerequisites A solid knowledge of the data sets that support system operation and configuration and how they are implemented using SMP/E. A broad understanding of security software and network configuration and commands is required, along with general knowledge of the system IPL process.


Course Content

System Programming on z/OS Assessment


IMS Curriculum

IMS Series V11

Introducing IMS


Overview Audience

Suitable for anyone requiring general information about how IMS is used.



• Describe what IMS is and how it is used • Identify IMS Transaction Manager and Database Manager Components • List Types of IMS Databases • Describe the Purpose of Control Regions and Support Regions

Course Content

Introducing IMS

Introducing IMS Transaction Manager

Introducing IMS Database Manager

Introducing IMS System Components

Introducing IMS Mastery Test


IMS Commands


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for systems programmers, and operations staff.

Prerequisites Successful completion of the 'Introducing IMS' course or equivalent knowledge.


• Enter commands used to display IMS activity • Start and stop IMS regions • Describe the processes and commands used for IMS startup and shutdown

Course Content

Starting with IMS Commands

Starting IMS

Managing IMS

IMS Commands Mastery Test


IMS Database Manager


Overview Audience

This course is suitable for systems programmers, DBAs, operations staff, and application programmers.

Prerequisites Successful completion of the 'Introducing IMS' course or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe how data is stored and accessed in an IMS database • Explain IMS database backup and recovery strategies • Identify the scenarios requiring IMS Database reorganization

Course Content

IMS Database Concepts

Accessing IMS Databases

IMS Database Administration

IMS Database Manager Mastery Test


iSeries Curriculum

iSeries Introduction Series

iSeries Concepts


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an overview of the iSeries system.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer technology and terminology, and the iSeries system.


• Define the concept of an object and how to determine an object's type based on its operational characteristics

• Identify the Online Help facility • Recognise common control language commands • Identify system values and how to change them • Recognise the different types of media

Course Content

Object Management

Help Facilities

Control Language (CL) Concepts

System Values

Save/Restore Media

iSeries Concepts Mastery Test


Introduction to iSeries Security


Overview Audience

Personnel responsible for the security administration of the iSeries system.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘iSeries Concepts’ course.


• Recognise the system security levels on the iSeries • Identify how to implement and maintain security on the iSeries

Course Content

Introduction to iSeries Security

User Profiles

Resource Security

Group Profiles and Authorisation Lists

Securing Objects

Authorization Flow

System Values

Introduction to iSeries Security Mastery Test


iSeries Operations Series

AS/400 Operations Navigator

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring training in iSeries operations.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer concepts.


• Recognise keyboard and input keys • Identify how to sign on and access options through commands and menus • Recognise iSeries Navigator functions

Course Content

Introduction to iSeries Navigator


AS/400 Operations

Duration 4 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring training in iSeries operations.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of computer concepts.


• Recognise keyboard and input keys • Identify how to sign on and access options through commands and menus • Recognise iSeries Navigator functions • Recognise Message Types, Delivery Modes, Message Queues, and send, access, and delete

messages • Recognise CL commands • Identify how to monitor and control work on the system

Course Content

Workstation Operations

Message Handling

Monitoring Jobs

Batch and Spool Files

Work Management

AS/400 Operations Mastery Test


iSeries Operating Facilities

Duration 4 hours

Overview Audience

Programmers and other personnel requiring training in iSeries operations.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘iSeries Operating Fundamentals’ course and a basic knowledge of computer concepts.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to:

• Monitor devices on the system • Save and restore system objects • Describe how to perform Initial Program Load (IPL) • Describe how to power down the iSeries • Use and change Assistance Levels

Course Content

Device Configuration

Managing Devices

iSeries Save

iSeries Restore

Startup Procedures

Shutdown Procedures

Operational Assistant

iSeries Operating Facilities Mastery Test


iSeries Programming Fundamentals Series

CL Programming


Overview Audience

Programmers, system programmers, system operators, and other personnel requiring a basic knowledge of Control Language (CL) programming.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing and iSeries operations; knowledge of iSeries programming concepts would also be beneficial.


• Define the concepts of Control Language programming • Identify the variables utilized in a Control Language program • Identify how to control the processing of a Control Language program • Recognise the methods to access other programs from a Control Language program • Identify how to pass information from one Control Language program to another

Course Content

Introduction to the Control Language Programming (CLP)

CL Program Function and Structure

CL Variables

CL Program Control Processing

CALL, CALLPRC, TFRCTL, and RETURN Commands

Passing Parameters

CL Programming Mastery Test


CL Programming Functions and Messaging


Overview Audience

Programmers, system programmers and operators, and other personnel writing and updating Control Language (CL) programs.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CL Programming’ course or equivalent experience.


• Identify built in functions (%SUBSTRING, %SWITCH, etc.) • Identify how to retrieve job and system values into a CL program • Define Program Message Queues • Recognise message types • Identify how to monitor for system messages sent to your CL program • Identify how to send various message types through the system by using CL programs

Course Content

CL Built-in Functions

Retrieving Values into a CL Program

CL Program Message Queues

Sending Messages with a CL Program

CL Programming Functions and Messaging Mastery Test


Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring basic and more advanced knowledge about the iSeries programming environment, and personnel with programming experience who are new to the iSeries Green-Screen Programming Environment.

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and the iSeries operating system.


• Define the Development Environment, including the user profile, libraries, library list, source files, and output queues

• Identify the concepts of the Program Development Manager (PDM) Course Content

Introduction to the iSeries Programming Environment

Introduction to the iSeries Printing

Introduction to Program Development Manager (PDM)

Using Program Development Manager (PDM)

Introduction to iSeries Programming Environment Mastery Test


Introduction to iSeries Programming Facilities


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring basic and more advanced knowledge of the iSeries programming environment, and personnel with programming experience who are new to the iSeries programming environment in a Green-Screen Environment.

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and the iSeries operating system.


• How to use Source Entry Utility (SEU) • How to use Data File Utility (DFU) • How to use Screen Design Aid (SDA)

Course Content

Introduction to Source Entry Utility (SEU)

Using Source Entry Utility (SEU)

Introduction to Data File Utility (DFU)

Creating Files Using the Data File Utility (DFU)

Introduction to Screen Design Aid (SDA)

Creating Program Screens Using Screen Design Aid (SDA)

Introduction to iSeries Programming Facilities Mastery Test


iSeries Application Programming Introduction Series

Introduction to Programming the iSeries


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to iSeries programming.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.


• Recognise the programming languages available on the iSeries • Identify how to create and execute iSeries host programs • Recognise data sources and data outputs available to iSeries host programs • Identify the benefits of ILE for modular application design • Recognise RPG OPM source code • Recognise RPG ILE source code • Identify how Service Programs and APIs are used in RPG ILE programs

Course Content

Languages and Programming

Program Input and Output

Introduction to System Design and ILE

Introduction to RPG OPM Program Code

Introduction to RPG ILE Program Code

Introduction to Service Programs and APIs

Introduction to Programming the iSeries Mastery Test


Introduction to DB2/400


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to Programming the iSeries’ course and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.


• Physical files, logical files, and trigger programs • Record level access and SQL statements • The DDS used to create physical files • The DDS used to create logical files

Course Content

Introduction to DB2 UDB for iSeries

Record Level Access and SQL

Introduction to Physical Files

Introduction to Logical Files

Introduction to DB2/400 Mastery Test


Introduction to Device Files


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘Introduction to Programming the iSeries’ and ‘Introduction DB2/400’, and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.


• Fields and records on a display file • DDS entries used to create display files • Commonly used keywords for display files • How printer file records are used to create business reports • The DDS used to create a report heading record • The DDS used to create report detail and total records

Course Content

Introduction to Display Files

Introduction to DDS for Display Files

Introduction to Display File Keywords

Introduction to Printer Files

Introduction to DDS for Printer Files

Completing and Creating the Printer File

Introduction to Device Files Mastery Test


iSeries Query Series

Query for Users


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an intermediate knowledge about creating reports with the Query facility.

Prerequisites Knowledge of iSeries concepts.


• Define the concepts of Query/400 • Identify how to define iSeries files • Define Database file concepts • Identify the files to use in Query/400 • Identify how to join files in a Query report • Identify how to create a basic Query report

Course Content

What is Query?

Database Concepts

How Files are Defined to the System

Description of the Example Database

Joining Files

Creating a Query Part 1

Creating a Query Part 2

Viewing a Query from a Spool File

Creating Advanced Queries

Managing Queries

Using the Data File Utility with Queries

Tips on Using Queries

Creating a Query Report Program

Query for Users Mastery Test


iSeries RPG Series

RPG/400 Introduction


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to RPG programming in a Green-Screen Environment.



• Define the concepts of RPG Programming, including the structure of RPG, the RPG cycle, and the flow of control through an RPG program

• Identify specification sheets • Recognise RPG data types, opcodes, and indicators • Identify variables and constants • Define the functioning of arrays, elements, and data structures • Recognise RPG/400 naming standards • Identify functioning indicators and major groups of indicators • Identify how to use and avoid certain indicators

Course Content

Introduction to RPG/400 Programming Language

Overview of the RPG/400 Language

Data Types

Arrays and Data Structures

Naming Standards and Indicators

Advanced Indicators

RPG/400 Introduction Mastery Test


RPG/400 Coding


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 coding.



• Recognise the essentials of arithmetic operations and the parts of the C specification by using the ADD operation

• Define the functioning of the MOVE and the MOVEL operations • Identify how to code arithmetic operations SUB, MULT, DIV, MVR, and Z-ADD • Recognise RPG/400 figurative constants and the correct usage of date and time functions

Course Content

Calculation Specifications

Operation Codes - ADD as an Introduction

Operation Codes - Rounding and Resulting Indicators

Operation Codes - MOVE and MOVEL

Operation Codes - Arithmetic, Constants, and Date and Time

RPG/400 Coding Mastery Test


RPG/400 Programming


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 programming in a Green-Screen Environment.



• Define the RPG/400 program cycle • Identify the process to stop a program using the LR indicator and the Return (RETRN) opcode • Define the basics of structured programming • Identify how to affect the flow of control by using indicators and structured opcodes

Course Content

Introducing the RPG Cycle

Structured Programming - Flow of Control

Structured Programming - Iteration

RPG Advanced Indicators

RPG/400 Programming Mastery Test


RPG/400 Workstation Programming


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG Interactive Programming in a Green-Screen Environment.



• Define the concepts and programming requirements of Display Device Files • Identify how to code a simple interactive RPG program • Identify how to create an RPG program

Course Content

Display Files

Display and Read

Multiple Screens

Subroutines

Programming Environment

Programming Specification and Documentation

RPG/400 Workstation Programming Mastery Test


Introduction to iSeries ILE Programming Series

Introduction to Integrated Language Environment (ILE)


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Integrated Language Environment (ILE); this course covers ILE concepts, coding and designing ILE programs, and ILE language enhancements.

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and the OS/400 operating system.


• Identify the benefits and evolution of ILE • Define the design aspects of ILE, including the structure and characteristics of an ILE program • Identify changes to the ILE compilers

Course Content

Introduction to ILE

Coding and Designing Overview

Language Enhancements

ILE RPG Fundamentals

Introduction to Integrated Language Environment (ILE) Mastery Test


ILE RPG/400


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an overview of ILE RPG and knowledge of programming RPG in an ILE.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, iSeries operations, and RPG programming.


• Identify the differences associated with using RPG in an ILE • Recognise the new D specification • Recognise the new opcodes • Identify the functions and features in the example program

Course Content

An Introduction to ILE RPG

The D Specification Sheet

New Opcodes and Functions

An Example Program

ILE RPG/400 Mastery Test


iSeries Subfile Programming Series

Introduction to Subfiles


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of subfile programming.



• Identify the features provided by a subfile • Define the use of subfiles in applications • Identify the subfile record and subfile control format • Recognise commonly used subfile keywords

Course Content

Subfile Concepts

Use of Subfiles

Subfile DDS Basics

Subfile DDS Keywords

Introduction to Subfiles Mastery Test


Input and File Load Subfiles


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the Subfile Programming Part 1 course, and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.


• Recognise a Data Input subfile and a File Load subfile • Identify the DDS used to create a Data Input subfile and a File Load subfile • Recognise the RPG code that supports a Data Input subfile and a File Load subfile

Course Content

Description of Data Input Subfile

Data Input Subfile Keywords

RPG for Data Input Subfile

RPG and Subfile Record Number

Description of File Load Subfile

File Load Subfile Keywords

RPG to Prepare Subfile

RPG to Load and Display Subfile

Input and File Load Subfiles Mastery Test


Load by Page and Maintenance Subfiles


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the courses Subfile Programming Part 1 and Part 2, and knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the iSeries operating system.


• Identify a Load by Page subfile and a File Maintenance subfile • Identify the DDS used to create a Load by Page subfile • Recognise the RPG code that supports a Load by Page subfile • Recognise the DDS used to create a File Maintenance subfile • Recognise the RPG code that supports a File Maintenance subfile

Course Content

RPG to Maintain Order Lines

RPG to Update the Database

Description of File Load by Page Subfile

DDS for File Load by Page Subfile

RPG Files and Subroutines

RPG to Load Subfile Page

RPG to Process Subfile Input

RPG to Process Subfile Rollup

Description of File Maintenance

DDS for File Maintenance Subfile

RPG to Display an Order

Load by Page and Maintenance Subfiles Mastery Test


ITIL Online

ITIL Series

ITIL Online - Introduction

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Anyone working in IT Services and requiring more information about the ITIL best practice framework; for example, IT service providers, IT directors and managers, and CIOs.


Objectives After completing this Course, the student will be able to:

• learn the value of ITIL principles for improving efficiencies within the IT department of an organization

• learn the 11 core ITIL principles and their related functions • learn how to make the Service Deck an efficient communication channel between users and the

IT service provider • learn the essential ITIL definitions • learn how to prepare for certification by completing a sample ISEB ITIL Foundation Certificate

examination Course Content

ITIL Online - Introduction


ITIL Service Support - Keeping It Running


Overview Audience








ITIL Service Support - Keeping It Running


ITIL Service Support - Adapting To Change


Overview Audience








ITIL Service Support - Adapting To Change


ITIL Service Delivery - Making It Available


Overview Audience








ITIL Service Delivery - Making It Available


ITIL Service Delivery - Service Focus


Overview Audience








ITIL Service Delivery - Service Focus


ITIL - ISEB Sample Exam

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience








ITIL - ISEB Sample Exam


Java Programming Curriculum

Java Programming Series

Java Introduction for the IBM Enterprise


Overview Audience

Experienced mainframe programmers, particularly COBOL programmers.

Prerequisites Knowledge of and experience with a procedural mainframe programming language, preferably COBOL, and knowledge of the z/OS environment.


• Understand Java and the basic concepts of object orientation. • Understand Java's history and how it is different from programming languages traditionally used

for enterprise development. Course Content

Introducing Java

Java Environments

Object Oriented Java

Java Structure


Java Programming for the IBM Enterprise


Overview Audience

Experienced Mainframe Programmers, particularly COBOL programmers

Prerequisites Knowledge and experience of a procedural mainframe programming language, preferably COBOL. An understanding of Object Orientation, Java structures, and environments.


• Understand Java as an alternative language to COBOL (Java structures will be compared and contrasted to their COBOL equivalents.)

• Use Java to extend enterprise systems to the Internet Course Content

Defining Data

Working with Classes

Subclasses and Arrays

Exceptions

Computation

Decisions and Loops

Basic G.U.I. Methods

Swing


Java Data Access for the IBM Enterprise


Overview Audience

Experienced mainframe programmers, particularly COBOL programmers, or Java programmers new to the IBM enterprise environment.

Prerequisites Knowledge of Java programming and an understanding of the IBM enterprise environment and the unique data structures it supports.


• Understand Java datafile and database access, and I-O methods • Understand the special requirements and facilities to access the IBM Enterprise systems that

are unique data storage facilities • Understand Java beans as reusable objects and the functions of enterprise Java beans

Course Content

File I-O and Streams

Database Access

Accessing Enterprise Data

Java Beans


JES Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

JES2 2.1 Series

JES2 System Initialization & Shutdown 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and systems programmers requiring training in JES2 concepts & in particular starting and stopping JES2.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of the z/OS System.

Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able:

• Describe what JES2 is and how it is used • To initialize and terminate the JES2 subsystem

Course Content

Introduction to Spooling and JES2

JES2 Concepts and Facilities

JES2 Device Status and Job Processing Phases

JES2 Classes and Job Queue Characteristics

Starting, Stopping, and Restarting JES2

JES2 System Initialization and Shutdown Mastery Test


Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and systems programmers requiring training in the monitoring of batch jobs on a JES2 system.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of the Z/OS System.


• Monitor Batch Job related activity using JES2 Course Content

JES2 Command Format

Overview and Syntax of JES2 Commands

JES2 Printer and Initiator Display Commands

Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 Commands

Monitoring Batch Jobs with JES2 Mastery Test


Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and systems programmers requiring training in using JES2 with scheduling batch jobs.



• Use JES2 Commands to Assist in Scheduling Batch Jobs • Modify attributes associated with JES2 controlled devices

Course Content

JES2 Commands to Control Batch Jobs

JES2 Commands to Control Initiators

JES2 Commands to Control Printers

NJE Connectivity

Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs

Using JES2 in Scheduling Batch Jobs Mastery Test


Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and systems programmers requiring skills and knowledge to resolve batch related JES2 problems.



• Identify and Resolve Common JES2 Problems Associated with Running Batch Jobs Course Content

Spool Space Recovery

NJE Errors and Recovery

JES2 Checkpoint Concepts and Definition

JES2 Checkpoint Reconfiguration

JES2 Checkpoint and SysPlex

Identify and Resolve JES2 Batch Problems Mastery Test


Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and systems programmers requiring skills and knowledge to resolve system related JES2 problems.



• Identify and Resolve Common JES2 System Related Problems Course Content

JES2 Data Set Requirements

JES2 Initialization

Common JES2 Initialization Problems

Shutdown Problems

Identify and Resolve JES2 System Problems Mastery Test


JES3 Series

JES3 Concepts and Commands


Overview Audience

Operators of JES3 systems and other personnel requiring knowledge of JES3.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the MVS system.


• Define the concepts of a JES3 system • Recognise the various job stages • Recognise the JES3 commands to start, stop, control, and monitor the system • Recognise the JES3 commands to control output and printers

Course Content

Introduction to Spooling and JES3

JES3 Input Services

JES3 Main Services

JES3 Output Services

JES3 Expanded Services

JES3 Utilities and Initialization

JES3 Command Format, Part 1




ESA - Changes To JES3 Commands

A Test on JES3 lessons


JCL Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

Job Control Language (JCL) 2.1 Series

JCL (z/OS) - Introduction to z/OS JCL 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators and programmers who need to use JCL in their job requirements.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of the z/OS Operating System.


• Write simple batch jobs using fundamental statements and parameters Course Content

Introduction to z/OS JCL

Working with the JOB Statement

Working with the EXEC Statement

Working with the DD Statement

Introduction to z/OS JCL Mastery Test


JCL (z/OS) - Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators, application programmers, or system programmers who require an in-depth knowledge of JCL.

Prerequisites Datatrain - Introduction to z/OS JCL, or some experience and understanding of JCL basics.


• Create and access special data sets in batch jobs using parameters to accommodate a wide range of data set types

Course Content

Working with Generation Data Groups

Concatenating Data Sets and Using Dummy Data Sets

Working with Tapes

Using Temporary Data Sets

Passing Parameters and Using Backward References

Using Additional DD Statement Parameters

Using Special Data Sets in Batch Jobs Mastery Test


JCL (z/OS) - Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators, application programmers, or system programmers who are required to resolve JCL problems.

Prerequisites Datatrain - Introduction to z/OS JCL, or some experience and understanding of JCL basics.

Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to use job control statements to:

• Control batch processing through conditional checking • Determine when a batch program has abnormally ended • Resolve various types of batch problems

Course Content

Using Conditional JCL

Using Advanced Conditional JCL Logic

Handling Errors and Abends

Identifying and Resolving Batch Problems in JCL Mastery Test


JCL (z/OS) - Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements 2.1


Overview Audience

Senior operators, application programmers, or system programmers who work with JCL that contains procedures and/or JES2 Control statements.

Prerequisites It is assumed that the student has successfully completed the Datatrain courses Scheduling Batch Jobs Using Different Data Set Types and Using JCL Statements to Identify and Resolve Batch Problems.


• Write and use Procedures in batch processing • Use Symbolic substitution in JCL • Manage batch output through JCL • Code JES2 Control statements

Course Content

Working with Procedures

Using Symbols in JCL and Procedure Modification

Advanced Control of Output to JES

Using JES2 Control Statements

Coding Procedures and JES2 Control Statements Mastery Test


Linux Curriculum

Linux Series

Introduction to Linux


Overview Audience

System operators and other personnel new to the Linux environment.



• Identify the landmarks in a brief history of the Linux Operating System • Recognise the user interface and common commands • Identify shell syntax, usage, and utilities • Identify how to communicate with other users in a multiuser system

Course Content

Getting Started with Linux

Using the Shell

Shell Utilities

Communicating with Other Users


The Linux File System


Overview Audience

System operators and other personnel requiring knowledge of hierarchical file systems and the manipulation of files under Linux.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Linux.


• Describe the structure of a hierarchical file system • Enter basic file system navigation and manipulation commands • Explain how file permissions and security are implemented • Identify how a Linux file system is managed

Course Content

File System Basics

Navigating the File System

File System Security

File System Management Utilities

The Linux File System Mastery Test


Editing with vi


Overview Audience

System operators and other personnel who are new to the Linux environment and the VI text editor distributed with Linux.



• Create, edit, and save text files with the VI editor • Move through large text files efficiently • Manipulate large blocks of text with operations such as cut, paste, search, and replace • Sort data inside a text file • Call external filters • Write macros

Course Content

vi Basics I

vi Basics II

Advanced vi

Editing with vi Mastery Test


Linux Shell Programming


Overview Audience

System operators and other personnel who are new to the Linux environment and require knowledge on writing shell scripts.



• Use the shell as a programming tool • Manipulate custom and standard shell variables • Use statements like IF and WHILE for program flow control • Write simple and advanced programs using shell scripts

Course Content

Concepts

Flow Control

Advanced Topics

Linux Shell Programming Mastery Test


Linux Operations


Overview Audience

System operators and other personnel who are new to the Linux environment and require knowledge on managing processes and log files, and customizing the user interface.



• Define the concept of a process under Linux • Recognise background commands and process control • Identify how to locate and review log files available in Linux • Recognise the options and facilities available for customizing the shell

Course Content

Linux Processes

Log Files, Errors, and Status

Customizing the Shell

Linux Operations Mastery Test


Miscellaneous Curriculum

Miscellaneous Series

CMOS


Overview Audience

Operations Personnel.

Prerequisites Students have an understanding of general IBM Hardware and software technology.

Objectives After completion students should be able to:

• Understand the CMOS processor structure • Know the terms • Understand the HMC • Understand the Views

Course Content

CMOS Introduction

The Hardware Management Console (HMC)

Views


CONTROL-T


Overview Audience

These modules cater for the student who requires practical operations experience using a tape management system.

Prerequisites Working knowledge of OS/390 Operations and JCL, TSO/E and ISPF.

Objectives This course provides a detailed introduction to the Control-T product and how it is used to manage removable media. The student is led through an introduction of the Control-T components and facilities. Each component that is involved in the operation of the tape management system.

Course Content

Introduction to Control-T

Control-T Components, Part 1 of 3



Control-T On-line Facility, Part 1 of 5





Real-Time Environment

Operations & Utilities


ES/9000 Hardware Overview


Overview Audience

Any personnel wishing to become familiar with ES/9000 hardware.

Prerequisites Good understanding of general IBM hardware, software, terminology and concepts.


• Recognise and describe the functions of the hardware components of the ES/9000 • Manage and monitor the complex using the relevant hardware frames • Recognise System and Master console message types

Course Content

Overview of the ES/9000 Complex

Managing & Operating the ES/9000 Complex

Monitoring & Recovering the ES/9000


MLPF Operations


Overview Audience

Junior to Senior Operators new to MLPF.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of the MVS, Operating System, Hardware and Hardware configurations.

Objectives After completing this Course, the student should be able to:

• Understand the concepts of partitioning and the concepts of MLPF • Use the Service Processor • Know the relevant MLPF frames to perform the operator tasks Power On, SYSIML, IPL,

SADUMP, PSW Rest Course Content

Multiple Logical Processor Feature Overview

Using the Service Processor

Power On & SYSIML

Defining LPARs

LPAR Operations


NCL Essentials


Overview Audience

Operators and Programmers requiring a knowledge of NCL

Prerequisites An understanding of Programming and Mainframe Computing


• Describe NCL execution concepts • Write, Debug, and Read NCL procedures • Issue NET/MASTER, VTAM or system commands from procedures • Create panel definitions using Edit and Panel Services • Perform simple file processing on a user database • Explain the concepts of a variable • List the system level procedures in NET/MASTER and explain their function

Course Content

NCL Features, Facilities, & Execution Concepts

NCL Syntax

Variable Isolation, Substitution & Manipulation

NCL Control Statements

NCL Processing within Procedures

Terminal Communication

Edit Services

Panel Services

NCL Dependant Processing

Built-in Functions

Arithmetic in NCL

File Processing

Vartables

System Level Facilities


NET/Master Essentials


Overview Audience

Operators, Programmers, and other Interested Personnel who need to have an overview or practical knowledge of NET/MASTER.

Prerequisites Good understanding of Network Hardware, Software, Concepts and Terminology of a MVS Operating System.

Objectives After completing this Course the student will be able to:

• Understand the functions of NET/MASTER • Manage and Monitor the Network by using the Network Services Option • Effectively use the various panels available • Transmit files through the Network using

Course Content

Introduction to NET/MASTER

Operator Control Services (OCS)

File Transmission Services

Broadcast Services

Information Services

Network Services (Part One)

Network Services (Part Two)

Network Services (Part Three)

Network Services (Part Four)

Network Services (Part Five)

Multiple Application Interface (MAI)

AOM ESF Overview

Creating an ESF Ruleset

Creating an ESF Rule

Creating an ESF Timer


OPC/A Concepts & Facilities


Overview Audience

Operators, Programmers, Schedulers etc, who need to have an overview or practical knowledge of OPC/A.

Prerequisites A good understanding of the MVS Operating System


• Understand the concepts of OPC/A • Utilize the facilities of OPC/A to improve the running of the MVS System • Recognise the various OPC/A Screens and use the Commands to move through the menus

Course Content

OPC/A Overview

OPC/A Features

OPC/A Dialogs

OPC/A Restart & Recovery


OPC/ESA Fundamentals


Overview Audience

Personnel who have prior knowledge of OPC/A and want an overview of the ESA version.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of MVS, job processing and the basics of OPC/A.


• Describe the functions of OPC/ESA • Describe and define OPC/ESA resources • Describe a Batch Loader and understand its use • Operate OPC/ESA, including recovery and maintenance

Course Content

OPC/ESA Functions

OPC/ESA Resources

The Batch Loader

Operating OPC/ESA


PR/SM Concepts & Facilities


Overview Audience

Junior to Senior Operators new to PR/SM.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of the MVS Operating System, Hardware and Hardware configurations.


• Understand the concepts of partitioning and the concepts of PR/SM • Learn PR/SM Commands and when to use them • Read the status of Processor Complex from the Hardware frames

Course Content

Processor Resource System Manager (PR/SM) Overview

IBM 3206 Display Station Overview

LPAR Operations - Part 1




VM/ESA Overview

Duration 2 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel who need to upgrade their VM skills to VM/ESA.

Prerequisites Knowledge of VM.


• Identify how Guest Operating Systems are run • Identify how VM is started • Recognise the changes between VM/SP, VM/XA, and VM/ESA

Course Content

VM/ESA Overview

VM/ESA IPL

VM/ESA Guests


4400 ACS Operations


Overview Audience

Computer Personnel who wish to become familiar with the operation of the 4400 ACS complex.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of MVS, JES and Data Storage.


• Identify hardware and software components of the ACS • Perform routine ACS functions • Perform simple ACS recovery actions • Competently operate a 4400 ACS

Course Content

Overview of 4400 ACS & HSC Components

Hardware Operations

Software Components

Managing the ACS Complex


FileAID


Overview Audience

Programmers and senior programmers alike can benefit from this topic, increasing their productivity and quality

Prerequisites Those doing the course should have a good understanding of basic programming principles. Also, an understanding of their programming environment would be useful.


• Use FileAid in assisting in the programming process • Configure FileAid to their specifications • Be familiar with the various utilities available • Have a basic understanding of FileAid Batch

Course Content

Introduction

Options 0, 1 & 2

Utilities, Part I

Utilities, Part 2

Options 5-10

Overview of Primary & Line Commands


SAS Programming


Overview Audience

Users, Programmers, or Operators interested in learning about SAS programming.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of Computers and the nature of Programming Languages is beneficial but not required.

Objectives This course is aimed at computer novices and experienced personnel alike to give a sound platform for SAS applications development. Most SAS programming concepts are explored with instructional text, diagrams, examples, and simulations.

Course Content

An Introduction to SAS

Intro to the Data Step

DATA Statement & List Input

Column & Formatted Input

Pointer Controls & Line Holders

Assignment Statements

IF-THEN, ELSE Statements

DO & END Statements

Array Processing

SAS Functions

Date & Time in SAS

SET, MERGE & UPDATE

FILE & PUT Statements

SAS Log & Errors


Intro to the PROC Step

Statements in PROC Step

The CONTENTS Procedure

The PRINT Procedure

PROC SORT and BY Group Processing

The FORMAT Procedure

The MEANS & SUMMARY Procedures

The FREQ Procedure

The PLOT Procedure

The CHART Procedure

The TABULATE Procedure

SAS/GRAPH Basics


WebSphere Applications Server


Overview Audience

Systems programmers requiring the knowledge and skills to install, customize and manage the administration of the WebSphere Application Server on the OS/390 platform.

Prerequisites How to use OS/390 UNIX would be an advantage.

Objectives After completing the course the student should be able to install and customize the WebSphere Application Server product on the OS/390 platform and manage its ongoing administration. This includes the HTTP Server (Web Server) and the Java Servlet Engine (Application Server).

Course Content

Installing the HTTP Web Server

Customizing the Web Server (HTTPD.CONF)

Security Considerations and Reporting

Customizing the Application Server (JAVA Servlet Engine)


WebSphere MQ


Overview Audience

Application programmers and other personnel interested in the concept of implementing a message queuing solution to link applications using the IBM WebSphere MQ product.

Prerequisites An exposure to COBOL programming would be advantageous.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be familiar with:

• The concept of message queuing and the basic components of the IBM WebSphere MQ product.

• The generic syntax of the WebSphere MQ application programming interface, elementary data items, structures and commands and how they are coded in COBOL.

• Messages and their uses in a WebSphere MQ application. • The different object types with WebSphere MQ and WebSphere MQ calls. • Trigger processing and the use of initiation queues and process definitions. • How WebSphere MQ can be used to allow remote applications to communicate in Distributed

Queuing Course Content

WebSphere MQ Family Overview, Part 1

WebSphere MQ Family Overview, Part 2


Application Programming Interface

Messages

Objects

Call Descriptions

Trigger Processing

Distributed Queue Management (DQM)

WebSphere MQ Publish/Subscribe, Part 1

WebSphere MQ Publish/Subscribe, Part 2


MQSeries


Overview Audience

Application Programmers and other personnel interested in the concept of implementing a message queuing solution to 'link' applications, using the IBM MQSeries product.

Prerequisites An exposure to COBOL programming would be advantageous.


• The concept of message queuing, the basic components of the IBM MQSeries product, and the advantages of implementing an MQ solution

• The generic syntax of the MQSeries application programming Course Content

MQSeries Introduction

Application Programming Interface

MQSeries Messages

MQSeries Objects

MQI Call Descriptions

Trigger Processing

Distributed Queuing


OMEGAMON Concepts & Commands


Overview Audience

Operators, Programmers and other Interested Personnel who need to use OMEGAMON and to know the facilities available.

Prerequisites Good understanding of the MVS Operating System.


• Appreciate the concepts and benefits of OMEGAMON • Recognise the various OMEGAMON Screens and be able to use the Commands to move

through the menus • Master OMEGAMON to improve the running of the system

Course Content

Starting/Stopping Omegamon, Commands, & Operation Modes

Screen Formatting/Controlling, Help Facility, PF Keys

Omegamon Commands, Invoking/Creating/Deleting Screens

Omegamon Menu System

Exception & Degradation Analysis


CA Unicenter TNG OS/390


Overview Audience

Operations personnel, systems administrators and others seeking knowledge of the operations features and functions of the CA Unicenter Framework product specific to the OS/390 platform.

Prerequisites Unicenter Basic Operations CBT, knowledge of OS/390 operations tasks, TSO and ISPF, and a basic understanding of the management of large-scale networks, including multiple operating systems and network devices.

Objectives After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• View events and take appropriate action within an OS/390 enterprise. • Understand the administration of Workload Management, Event Management, File

Management, Security Management, Problem Management, and Performance Management. • Understand the use of existing CA management applications (CA-1, CA-7, CA-MICS) and how

these can be used to manage an enterprise system with the mainframe as the centre of operations

Course Content

Unicenter TNG for OS/390 Overview

Operating System Preparation

Event Notification Facility (CAIENF)

Communication Between Unicenter Products

CA Services (CA-L-SERV)

Database Technology (DATACOM/TR)

Additional Utilities


CICS Program Debugging and Dump Analysis

Duration 22 hours

Overview Audience

Programmers and other personnel who require knowledge about debugging CICS programs and dump analysis.

Prerequisites Knowledge of basic coding in COBOL/VS, COBOL II, or PL/1.


• Identify the layout of a CICS formatted dump • Define the reason for a CICS application program abend • Identify the details of the application environment at the time of the error • Identify the IBM standard linkage convention and the use of registers, the base and

displacement addressing mechanism, and register save area chaining • Identify the program name and particular statement in error • Identify all the CICS areas, such as CWA, TWA, TCTUA, and EIB, associated with this task • Recognise the CALL chain within each load unit and the parameters associated with each CALL • Recognise the LINK chain between load units and the COMMAREAs associated with each

LINK • Define the contents of all application program variables in all active programs at the time of the

dump • Define the contents of the CICS internal trace table and auxiliary trace • Define the COBOL II run-time environment and its relationship with CICS • Recognise all the above information in an unformatted system dump and a CICS formatted

system dump or transaction dump • Identify how the Execution Diagnostic Facility is used to find the required information

dynamically


Course Content

Introduction to CICS/ESA Debugging and Dump Analysis

Principle CICS Control Blocks and their Relationships

CICS Transaction Dump Layout

Locating CICS Areas of Interest

The CICS Trace Table

IBM Addressing and Use of Registers

Finding the COBOL Statement in Error

Finding the PL/1 Statement in Error

Locating Working-Storage Variables

Locating Linkage Section Variables and Indexes

Locating PL/1 Variables

Tracing Back from the Abend

The Execution Diagnostic Facility

Interpreting Data


OS/390 Unix Curriculum

OS/390 Unix Series

Introduction to OS/390 UNIX


Overview Audience

OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to use the UNIX environment on the OS/390 operating system.

Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, TSO, ISPF, and basic programming skills; prior knowledge of UNIX is not required.


• Identify major concepts and key terms in UNIX • Define the hierarchical file system • Define the UNIX shell and scripts • Define the VI Editor

Course Content

UNIX Introduction

Hierarchical File System

UNIX Shell

Shell Scripts

VI Editor


OS/390 UNIX Applications and Interfaces


Overview Audience

OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to use the UNIX environment on the OS/390 operating system.

Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, TSO, and ISPF, basic programming skills, and basic knowledge of UNIX.


• Recognise OMVS TSO commands • Define the ISPF interface to the shell • Identify how to run batch processes • Identify programming language support under OS/390 UNIX • Identify the uses of major applications

Course Content

OMVS TSO Commands

ISPF Interface to the Shell

Batch Considerations

Application Programming and Language Support

OS/390 UNIX Applications


OS/390 UNIX Customization and Administration


Overview Audience

OS/390 (MVS) programmers requiring knowledge to install, customize, maintain, and perform administration tasks related to the UNIX components of the OS/390 operating system.

Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS utilities, JCL, and SMP/E.


• Recognise the hierarchical file system structure • Identify the main installation tasks and data management • Define security considerations • Identify SMP/E and maintenance methodology • Define performance issues and problem diagnosis

Course Content

Installation, Customization, and Administration Overview

Installation Tasks

Managing Hierarchical Files

TCP/IP Customization

OS/390 UNIX Security

Process and Operations Management

OS/390 UNIX SMP/E Maintenance

Performance Issues and Problems

Daemons and Applications


PL/1 Programming Curriculum

PL/1 Programming Series

PL/1 Fundamentals and Data Representation


Overview Audience

Application programmers who maintain and develop commercial and scientific PL/1 programs.

Prerequisites Knowledge of programming concepts and experience with mainframe system architecture.


• Identify the basics of a PL/1 program • Define data definitions • Recognise the operations and expressions • Identify arrays and data structures

Course Content

Elements of a PL/1 Program

Data Definitions - Arithmetic Data Types

Data Definitions - String Data Types

Operations and Expressions


PL/1 Fundamentals and Data Representation Mastery Test


PL/1 Program Design Techniques


Overview Audience




• Define and understand program flow control • Define and understand iteration and looping • Identify the storage attributes • Understand and utilize built-in functions

Course Content

Program Flow Control

Iteration and Looping

Storage Attributes and Scope

Built-In Functions

PL/1 Program Design Techniques Mastery Test


PL/1 Accessing Data in Files


Overview Audience




• Identify how to access files • Recognise file processing methods • Identify condition and error handling

Course Content

Consecutive File Processing

Direct Access File Processing

Other File Processing Methods

Condition and Error Handling

PL/1 Accessing Data in Files Mastery Test


PL/1 Preprocessor, Debugging and Advanced Coding


Overview Audience




• How to compile and run PL/1 programs • How to debug a PL/1 program • How to use the PL/1 Preprocessor • How to use advanced PL/1 coding techniques

Course Content

Compiling and Running PL/1 Programs

Debugging Your Program

PL/1 Preprocessor

Supplementary Coding Techniques

PL/1 Workshop

PL/1 Preprocessor, Debugging and Advanced Coding Mastery Test


Power Systems Curriculum

AIX Fundamentals Series

AIX Fundamentals


Overview Audience

New AIX Administrators or learners with an interest in understanding AIX environments.

Prerequisites No prior knowledge is assumed, however it is expected that the learner will have at least some familiarity with elements of IT infrastructure, e.g. servers, networks, storage.


• Understand the concepts and components of AIX • Manage typical AIX administration tasks • Understand how to access an AIX system • Describe how to use the vi editor and the shell • Describe commonly used utilities and commands

Course Content

Concepts of AIX

Getting Started with AIX

AIX Filesystems and the Logical Volume Manager

More AIX Concepts, Utilities, and Commands

AIX Fundamentals Mastery Test


AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators


Overview Audience

UNIX System Administrators with zero or minimal AIX knowledge.

Prerequisites Familiarity and knowledge of UNIX systems in an administrative role.


• Understand the components of AIX • Describe the role of the AIX administrator • Manage AIX on a day-to-day basis • Describe ways of improving AIX system performance • Identify, analyse, and resolve AIX system issues

Course Content

AIX Explained

AIX Systems - Management, Installation, and Backup

AIX Systems - Networking, Security, and Storage

AIX Systems - Performance

AIX Systems - Troubleshooting

AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators Mastery Test


AIX Virtualization, VIO Server and Management


Overview Audience

IT professionals whose job roles include creating and managing a virtualized AIX environment.

Prerequisites It is assumed that learners have a basic understanding of AIX and at least some minimum experience of managing an AIX system.


• Understand the fundamentals of virtualization and IBM POWER • Understand the Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) and its functions • Identify the differences between the HMC, IVM, and SDMC

Course Content

Virtualization Fundamentals

The Virtual I/O Server

HMC, IVM, and SDMC

AIX Virtualization, VIO Server and Management Mastery Test


IBM i Fundamentals Series

IBM i Fundamentals


Overview Audience

IT professionals who have no previous experience with IBM i.



• Identify IBM i Hardware and Software Requirements • Access an IBM i System • Display IBM i System Activity Using Different System Interfaces • Describe how Data is Stored in an IBM i System

Course Content

IBM i System Introduction

Accessing the System and Help Facilities

Sample System Tasks via Different Interfaces

Object and File Management

IBM i Fundamentals Mastery Test


Introduction to IBM i for System Operators


Overview Audience

IT professionals who have IBM i Operations as part of their job roles.



• Understand IBM i from an operations point of view • Understand the IBM Systems Director Navigator for i, and IBM i navigator interfaces • Identify operating system message queues • Identify commands and menus within the 5250 emulation

Course Content

IBM System Director Navigator for i

Using IBM i Navigator

5250 Emulation

Messaging

Introduction to IBM i for System Operators Mastery Test


Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads


Overview Audience

IT professionals who need to perform IBM i operational tasks.

Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain ‘IBM i Fundamentals' and ‘Introduction to IBM i for System Operators' courses.


• Identify IBM i workload types • Describe the processes involved in monitoring and managing IBM i workloads • Describe the monitoring and printing processes

Course Content

Types of IBM i Workloads

Working with IBM i Jobs

Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads

Monitoring and Controlling Printing

Monitoring and Managing IBM i Workloads Mastery Test


IBM i System Administration Series

IBM i System Administration Fundamentals


Overview Audience

IBM i System Administrators or those needing to perform administrator tasks.

Prerequisites Familiarity with the IBM i green screen command, IBM i Access for Windows and/or IBM i System Director Navigator is assumed.


• Describe the role of IBM i System Administrator • Identify tools used by Administrators • Effectively work with Management Central

Course Content

The Role of IBM i System Administrator

Configuration

System Tools

Working with Management Central

IBM i System Administration Fundamentals Mastery Test


Security Implementation


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Successful completion of the’ IBM i System Administration Fundamentals’ course or equivalent knowledge.


• Identify security system values • Create and manage user profiles • Manage authorization • Implement security measures

Course Content

System Values and User Profiles

Authority Management

Security Auditing

Security Implementation Mastery Test


Journal Management


Overview Audience




• Identify the journaling functions and types • Implement and manage journals • Recover and audit a journal • Identify and implement remote journaling options

Course Content

Functions and Types of Journaling

Implementing and Managing Journals

Journal Recovery and Audit

Remote Journaling

Journal Management Mastery Test


Storage Management


Overview Audience




• Identify storage management approaches and options • Understand the steps to set up redundancy

Course Content

IBM i Disk Storage Approach and Options for Storage Management

Redundancy

Storage Management Mastery Test


Logical Partitioning and Virtualization


Overview Audience




• Describe partitioning and virtualization concepts • Manage partitions using the HMC • Perform HMC administration tasks

Course Content

Partition Concepts

Partition Management

HMC

Logical Partitioning and Virtualization Mastery Test


IBM i Programming Fundamentals Series

CL Programming


Overview Audience

Programmers, system programmers, system operators, and other personnel requiring a basic knowledge of Control Language (CL) programming.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing and IBM i operations; knowledge of IBM i programming concepts would also be beneficial.


• Define the concepts of Control Language programming • Identify the variables utilized in a Control Language program • Identify how to control the processing of a Control Language program • Recognise the methods to access other programs from a Control Language program • Identify how to pass information from one Control Language program to another

Course Content

Introduction to Control Language Programming (CLP)

CL Program Function and Structure

CL Variables

CL Program Control Processing

CALL, CALLPRC, TFRCTL, and RETURN Commands

Passing Parameters

CL Programming Mastery Test


CL Programming Functions and Messaging


Overview Audience

Programmers, system programmers and operators, and other personnel writing and updating Control Language (CL) programs.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CL Programming’ course or equivalent experience.


• Identify built in functions (%SUBSTRING, %SWITCH, etc.) • Identify how to retrieve job and system values into a CL program • Define Program Message Queues • Recognise message types • Identify how to monitor for system messages sent to your CL program • Identify how to send various message types through the system by using CL programs

Course Content

CL Built-in Functions

Retrieving Values into a CL Program

CL Program Message Queues

Sending Messages with a CL Program

CL Programming Functions and Messaging Mastery Test


IBM i Application Programming Introduction Series

DB2 for IBM i - Introduction for Programmers


Overview Audience

This course is intended for new programmers, with some existing operational knowledge of databases and the workings of the IBM i system, who will be writing programs which access the IBM i database. At the completion of the course the student will have a basic understanding of the IBM i system's data file specifications (DDS) for both Physical and Logical files. This course is not intended to teach the basic operations of IBM i system and its usage. The course does not teach the actual creation of the database; neither are the steps such as editing and compiling a database file, and retrieving data using a programming language, covered in the course.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system.


• Describe the purpose of a Physical file • Explain the usage of a Logical file • Use IBM i database terminology when referencing database files • Explain the use of trigger programs • List the 3 basic ways programs access files • Understand how program access files • Know which files can have keys defined • List the basic methods SQL can be used to access the database • Identify, read, and understand the basic elements of the DDS code for a Physical file • Identify, read, and understand the basic elements of the DDS code for a Logical file

Course Content

Introduction to DB2 for IBM i

Record Level Access and SQL

Introduction to Physical Files

Introduction to Logical Files

DB2 for IBM i - Introduction for Programmers Mastery Test


IBM i RPG Series

RPG/400 Introduction


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to RPG programming in a Green-Screen Environment.



• Define the concepts of RPG Programming, including the structure of RPG, the RPG cycle, and the flow of control through an RPG program

• Identify specification sheets • Recognise RPG data types, opcodes, and indicators • Identify variables and constants • Define the functioning of arrays, elements, and data structures • Recognise RPG/400 naming standards • Identify functioning indicators and major groups of indicators • Identify how to use and avoid certain indicators

Course Content

Introduction to RPG/400 Programming Language

Overview of the RPG/400 Language

Data Types


Naming Standards and Indicators

Advanced Indicators

RPG/400 Introduction Mastery Test


RPG/400 Coding


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 coding.



• Recognise the essentials of arithmetic operations and the parts of the C specification by using the ADD operation

• Define the functioning of the MOVE and the MOVEL operations • Identify how to code arithmetic operations SUB, MULT, DIV, MVR, and Z-ADD • Recognise RPG/400 figurative constants and the correct usage of date and time functions

Course Content

Calculation Specifications

Operation Codes - ADD as an Introduction

Operation Codes - Rounding and Resulting Indicators

Operation Codes - MOVE and MOVEL

Operation Codes - Arithmetic, Constants, and Date and Time

RPG/400 Coding Mastery Test


RPG/400 Programming


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG/400 programming in a Green-Screen Environment



• Define the RPG/400 program cycle • Identify the process to stop a program using the LR indicator and the Return (RETRN) opcode • Define the basics of structured programming • Identify how to affect the flow of control by using indicators and structured opcodes

Course Content

Introducing the RPG Cycle

Structured Programming - Flow of Control

Structured Programming - Iteration

RPG Advanced Indicators

RPG/400 Programming Mastery Test


RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG Interactive Programming in a Green-Screen environment.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing, programming concepts, and the IBM i operating system

Objectives After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Describe how RPG Uses Display Files for 5250 Communication Purposes • Describe the Code Used to Create a Simple RPG Program • Identify the RPG Code Required for Screen Input and Output • Describe how Subroutines are Invoked From RPG Code • Identify the RPG Code used to Update Database Records

Course Content

Display Files

Display and Read

Multiple Screens

RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction Mastery Test


RPG/400 Advanced Workstation Programming


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of RPG Interactive Programming in a Green-Screen Environment.

Prerequisites Have completed the Datatrain RPG/400 Workstation Programming Introduction course or equivalent.

Objectives After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Describe how Data is Accessed Using Logical Files, Open Query File, and SQL • Identify the Tasks used to Configure Your RPG Programming Environment • Code a Simple RPG Program

Course Content

Subroutines

Advanced Database and SQL Programming

Programming Environment

Programming Specification and Documentation

RPG/400 Advanced Workstation Programming Mastery Test


IBM i Query Series Database Basics and the Need for Query Duration

3 to 4 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about creating reports with the IBM Query for i facility.

Prerequisites Knowledge of IBM i concepts.


• Describe the tasks that can be performed by IBM Query for i • Identify the components that comprise a database • Explain how database files and records are configured

Course Content

What is Query?

Database Concepts

How Files are Defined to the System

Description of the Example Database

Database Basics and the Need for Query Mastery Test


Creating a Simple Query Duration

5 to 6 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about creating reports with the IBM Query for i facility.

Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain Database Basics and the Need for Query course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe the importance of joining files when creating a query • Identify the steps used to create a simple query • Define output options for print and spool queries • Display query reports that reside on spool

Course Content

Joining Files

Query Creation Basics

Output Options and Saving Your Query

Viewing a Query from a Spool File

Creating a Simple Query Mastery Test


Advanced Query Features and Management Duration

5 to 6 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring more detailed knowledge about creating and managing reports with the IBM Query for i facility.

Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain Creating a Simple Query course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe how query report values can be calculated • Sort and sequence data displayed in a query report • Identify tasks that can be performed against queries • Describe how The Data File Utility manages database records • Explain performance considerations when dealing with queries

Course Content

Creating Advanced Queries

Managing Queries

Using the Data File Utility with Queries

Tips on Using Queries

Advanced Query Features and Management Mastery Test


Rational Developer for System z Curriculum

Rational Developer for System z Series

Rational Developer for System z Basics


Overview Audience

Although designed for application development personnel preparing to use IBM Rational Developer for System z (RDz), this course is also an excellent introduction to IBM Rational Developer for System z for anyone needing to know the basics: from management to application testers.


• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment • z/OS Concepts and Components

or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe how RDz is used • Identify RDz components and features • Describe the steps associated with implementing RDz • Describe the purpose of RDz Workspaces and Projects

Course Content

Introduction to Rational Developer for System z

Getting started with Rational Developer for System z

Working with Datasets and Jobs

Rational Developer for System z Basics Mastery Test


Creating and Managing Applications Using RDz


Overview Audience

Designed for application development personnel preparing to use IBM Rational Developer for System z.


• Rational Developer for System z Basics or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives After completing this module the student should be able to describe how:

• Applications can be developed using RDz • Applications are executed, tested and debugged using RDz • DB2, CICS and IMS applications are developed under RDz

Course Content

Creating Applications

Testing and Debugging Applications

RDz with DB2, CICS and IMS

Creating and Managing Applications Using RDz Mastery Test


REXX Curriculum

REXX Series

Introduction to the REXX Programming Language


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and an understanding of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.

Prerequisites An understanding of data processing concepts and some basic programming skills.


• Identify the features of the REXX Programming Language. • Describe the major elements of a REXX program. • Identify the common terms, variables and operators used in REXX

Course Content

Basic Features of the REXX Language

Executing REXX Programs in TSO/E

REXX Terms, Variables, and Operators

Introduction to the REXX Programming Language Mastery Test


REXX Keyword Instructions


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Basic understanding of data processing concepts, some basic programming skills and completion of the Introduction to REXX course or equivalent knowledge.


• Identify and use Conversational and - Variable Management Keyword Instructions • Identify and use Conditional Flow Keyword Instructions • Identify and use looping structures • Identify and use Execution control, Branching and Debugging Keyword Instructions

Course Content

REXX Conversational and Variable Management Instructions

Logic Flow - Conditional Processing

Logic Flow - Looping

Execution Control Instructions

REXX Keyword Instructions Mastery Test


REXX Built-In Functions


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Basic understanding of data processing concepts, some basic programming skills and completion of the Introduction to REXX and REXX Keywords Instructions courses or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe and use REXX Built-In Functions • Identify and use String Functions • Identify and use Text and Word Functions • Identify and use Numeric, Justification and Conversion Functions • Identify and use Environmental Functions • Identify and use File Processing Functions

Course Content

String Functions

Text and Word Functions

Numeric, Justification and Conversion Functions

REXX Environment Functions

File Processing Functions

REXX Built-In Functions Mastery Test


REXX with z/OS and TSO/E


Overview Audience

Operations and programming staff that will be using REXX on the z/OS (or OS/390) platform.

Prerequisites An understanding of REXX programming fundamentals or the Introduction to REXX, REXX Keywords Instructions , and REXX Built-In Functions courses, or equivalent REXX experience.


• Identify and Use TSO/E REXX Commands • Use the EXECIO File Control Command • Identify and Use TSO/E External Functions • Identify and Use Some of the z/OS and Vendor Host Command Environments

Course Content

REXX Execution and Buffer Control Commands

TSO/E File Control

TSO/E External Functions

z/OS Host Command Environments

REXX with z/OS and TSO/E Mastery Test


SDSF Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) 2.1 Series

SDSF Concepts and Operation 2.1


Overview Audience

Operations, programming, and technical support personnel requiring an overview of SDSF functionality and operation.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of z/OS concepts and JES operation.


• List the main functions of SDSF • Navigate through and interact with SDSF screens • Configure SDSF screen data • Use logs to display system activity • Control the operation of the SDSF product

Course Content

Introduction to SDSF

Interacting with SDSF

Filtering Screen Data

Searching For and Reconfiguring Data

Operating the SDSF Server

Accessing and Interpreting Log Data

SDSF Concepts and Operation Mastery Test


Using SDSF to Control Job Processing 2.1


Overview Audience

Operations and programming staff that use SDSF to monitor and manipulate batch job activity.

Prerequisites Completion of the Datatrain SDSF Concepts and Operation course or equivalent knowledge.


• Display job, started task and TSO user activity • Modify the attributes of jobs • Control the system components associated with job workflow

Course Content

Displaying Job Activity

Modifying Job Attributes

Managing Job Workflow

Controlling Job Initiation

Controlling Individual Job Activity

Using SDSF to Control Job Processing Mastery Test


Using SDSF to Display, Manipulate and Print Job Output 2.1


Overview Audience

Operations and programming staff that use SDSF to display and print held and non-held output.



• Display and interpret Output Queue data • Update output attributes • Control output processing • Recognise printer characteristics • Manipulate output printing

Course Content

Displaying Job Output

Modifying Output Attributes

Displaying and Modifying Printer Attributes

Controlling Printer Activity

Using SDSF to Display, Manipulate and Print Job Output Mastery Test


Using SDSF to Manage System Resources and Devices 2.1


Overview Audience

Operations and programming staff that use SDSF to monitor and manage JES2 resources.



• Display and manipulate IBM Health Checks • Identify JES2 resource shortages • Respond to WTOR and action messages • Display JES2 spool volume activity • Perform a JES2 spool offload • Display and manipulate JES2 node and line characteristics

Course Content

Monitoring System Health

Handling JES2 Resources and System Requests

Controlling Spool

Managing Network Activity

Using SDSF to Manage System Resources and Devices Mastery Test


Security Curriculum

Introduction to Mainframe Security Series

Introduction to Mainframe Security


Overview Audience

Introductory modules are provided for any personnel requiring an introduction to mainframe security for z/OS, z/VM or z/VSE. Later modules are specifically for security administrators and z/OS system auditors.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment’ Datatrain course, or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe the resources that need to be secured on the mainframe • Explain the role of External Security Managers • Describe the purpose of the Logon ID • Identify the z/OS system products used for recording security-related data • Describe z/OS security audit requirements • Describe how the Authorized Program Facility is used to secure sensitive services

Course Content

Mainframe Security Basics

z/OS Security Administration

z/OS Security Auditing and Recording

z/OS Authorized Program Facility

Introduction to Mainframe Security Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ Series

CA ACF2™ - Introduction


Overview Audience

Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge of the use of CA ACF2™ Security Server on the z/OS platform.

Prerequisites Knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.


• Describe how ACF2 users, data set rules, and resources rules are used • Identify the interfaces that are used to access ACF2 • Log into ACF2 • Identify and interpret logonid records • Define their logonid record

Course Content

Introduction to CA ACF2™ Security

User Interfaces to CA ACF2™ Security

System Access Using CA ACF2™ Security

Introduction Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ - Protecting Data Integrity


Overview Audience

Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of the CA ACF2™ Security Server (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ course and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.


• Identify how system data is protected by using data set rules • Define data set rules • Code Role Based Access Rules • Recognise data set rule parameters • Identify how data set rules are maintained by using ACF2 commands and ISPF panels •

Course Content

Defining Basic Data Set Rules

Control Statements and Other Parameters

Maintaining Data Set Rules Using CA ACF2™ Commands

Maintaining Data Set Rules Using ISPF Panels

Protecting Data Integrity Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ - Protecting System Access


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ course and knowledge of the use of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.


• Describe the structure of a logonid record • Define logonid records used to protect system access • Identify and define special and privileged users • Enter ACF2 operator commands to modify logonid definitions

Course Content

CA ACF2™ Logonid Database Record Fields

Defining Users to CA ACF2™

Changing Logonid Definitions

Defining Special and Privileged Logonids

Protecting System Access Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ - Defining Environment Controls


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ and ‘CA ACF2™ Protecting Data Integrity’, and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.


• Define Scope lists and Shift records • Define Source and Role cross reference records • Identify and define SAF resources • Manage Global System Option records

Course Content

Defining Scope and Shift Records

Defining Cross Reference Records

SAF and CA ACF2™ Resources

CA ACF2™ GSO Options and Commands

Defining Environment Controls Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ - Protecting General Resources


Overview Audience


Prerequisites Completion of the courses ‘CA ACF2™ Introduction’ and ‘CA ACF2™ Protecting Data Integrity’, and knowledge of TSO, ISPF, data sets, and basic security requirements.


• Identify how system resources are protected • Define resource rules • Identify common resource classes • Create Role Based rule sets • Identify how resource rules are maintained by using ACF2 commands and ISPF panels

Course Content

Protecting General Resources

Defining Infostorage Database Rules

Maintaining General Resource Rules Using CA ACF2™ Commands

Maintaining General Resource Rules Using ISPF Panels

Protecting General Resources Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ - Maintaining ACF2™


Overview Audience

Systems programmers, security administrators, and other personnel requiring knowledge about the use of CA ACF2™ (ACF2) on the z/OS platform.



• Identify how ACF2 databases are managed • Define operator privileges • Enter authorized CA ACF2™ operator commands • Identify common ACF2 utilities • Identify common ACF2 reports

Course Content

CA ACF2™ Database Backups

CA ACF2™ Operator Commands and Authorities

CA ACF2™ Utilities and Reports

CA ACF2™ - Maintaining CA ACF2™ Mastery Test


CA ACF2™ - For Auditors


Overview Audience

Auditors, and other personnel requiring CA ACF2™ auditing knowledge on the z/OS platform.



• Define security auditing objectives • Identify how to set audit controls for users, data sets, and resources • Create and interpret audit and logging reports

Course Content

CA ACF2™ Auditing Functions

CA ACF2™ Auditing Controls

CA ACF2™ Auditing Report Parameters

CA ACF2™ Auditing Reports

CA ACF2™ - For Auditors Mastery Test


RACF Series

Defining Users to RACF


Overview Audience

Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators and anyone requiring knowledge about the use of the Security Server (RACF) on the z/OS platform.

Prerequisites Know how to use TSO and ISPF and have an understanding of data sets and basic security issues.


• Describe how RACF protects a z/OS environment • Describe how RACF uses profiles to define and control access to resources. • Identify and use RACF commands through TSO • Identify describe the use of the RACF batch and programming interfaces • Describe the use and structure of group profiles • Identify and use the commands available to maintain group profiles • Maintain group profiles through the RACF ISPF Interface • Describe a user profile and its structure • List the commands used to define and maintain user profiles • Use the CONNECT and REMOVE RACF commands • Describe the effect of Group and Class Authorities on user administration privileges • Use Attributes and Authorities to delegate RACF administration responsibilities

Course Content

Introduction to RACF

RACF Interfaces

Defining Group Profiles to RACF

Defining User Profiles to RACF

Connecting Users, Groups and Administration Authorities

Defining Users to RACF Mastery Test


Protecting System Resources Using RACF


Overview Audience

Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators and anyone requiring knowledge about the use of the Security Server (RACF) on the z/OS platform.

Prerequisites Know how to use TSO and ISPF and have an understanding of data sets and basic security issues.


• Describe the difference between Generic and Discrete Profiles and when they are used • Code the commands used to maintain Data Set Profiles. • Use the RACF ISPF Interface to Maintain Data Set Profiles • Describe the types of data set access that can be defined • Use the PERMIT command to define data set access lists • Use the RACF ISPF interface to define data set access lists • Maintain group profiles through the RACF ISPF Interface • Describe and identify RACF General Resources • Use the RACF General Resource Commands • Define access lists for RACF General Resources • Define and describe the use of UIDs and GIDs • Define and Maintain z/OS UNIX File Permissions • Invoke and use ISHELL to maintain z/OS UNIX file permissions

Course Content

Defining Data Set Profiles

Controlling Access to Data Sets

Protecting and Controlling Access to General Resources

Protecting UNIX resources

Protecting System Resources Using RACF Mastery Test


RACF for System Administrators and Auditors


Overview Audience

Application programmers, systems programmers, database administrators, security administrators, and others requiring knowledge about the use of the Security Server (RACF) on the z/OS platform.

Prerequisites Knowledge of TSO and ISPF and an understanding of data sets and basic security issues.


• Identify and Set Options that Control System Functions • Identify and Set Options that Control Administrative Functions • List the processes required to achieve standard Auditing objectives of a z/OS environment • Use the RACF facilities available to achieve z/OS Auditing objectives • Describe and specify Auditing Controls • Describe and Define Auditing Options • Describe and Run RACF Utilities • Identify DSMON Reports

Course Content

RACF System Options

Auditing Objectives and Facilities

Auditing Controls and Options

RACF Utilities and Reports

RACF for Auditors Mastery Test


Service Oriented Architecture Curriculum

Service Oriented Architecture Series

Service Oriented Architecture


Overview Audience

Any IT staff that are interested in, or will be involved with, SOA projects.



• Describe the function of SOA elements • List the benefits of implementing SOA • List SOA implementation best practices • Explain the need for SOA governance and security

Course Content

Service Oriented Architecture Essentials

Service Oriented Architecture in Action


Tandem Curriculum

Tandem Series

Introduction to Tandem


Overview Audience

Personnel who require knowledge of Tandem basic architecture, hardware, and software tools.

Prerequisites Knowledge of computer basics.


• Define the concepts of Tandem architecture • Identify the Guardian 90 Operating System • Recognise the various hardware components of a Tandem system • Identify the functions and capabilities of the Text Editor • Recognise Text Edit commands

Course Content

Introduction to Tandem

Non-Stop Kernel Introduction

The Text Editor


Advanced Command Language


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring the ability to code in Tandem Advanced Command Language (TACL).

Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system.


• Recognise the uses of TACL • Identify how TACL programs are coded

Course Content

TACL Concepts and Commands


Tandem Backup and Restore Utility

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem Backup and Restore Utility.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of Tandem.


• Identify the use of TANDEM Backup and Restore utilities • Recognise a variety of Backup and Restore options

Course Content

Using the Backup and Restore Utility Programs


Tandem Command Interpreter Monitor

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Command Interpreter Monitor (CMON).

Prerequisites Operations knowledge of the Tandem system and TACL commands.


• Identify the functions of CMON • Define the CMON process

Course Content

The Command Interpreter Monitor


Tandem Communications Introduction

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Communications Management Interface.


Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the use of the TANDEM Communications Management Interface.

Course Content

Introduction to Communications, CMI, and 6100


Tandem Communications Subsystems

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Communications Subsystems (CSS).


Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to define the concept of the TANDEM 6100 CSS.

Course Content

Communications Subsystems (CSS)


Tandem Distributed Systems Management

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of Tandem Distributed Systems Management (DSM).

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the Tandem operating system.


• Identify the DSM Architecture and Environment • Recognise some DSM tools

Course Content

Distributed Systems Management


Tandem DSAP and DCOM Utilities

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Disk Space Analysis Program and/ or the Disk Compression Program.



• Identify the use of the Tandem Disk Space Analysis Program • Identify the use of the Tandem Disk Compression Program

Course Content

DSAP/DCOM


Tandem File Utility Program


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem File Utility Program.


Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the use of the TANDEM File Utility program • Recognise a variety of FUP commands

Course Content

File Utility Program, Part 1




Guardian Principles Advanced

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring advanced knowledge of the Guardian operating system.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the Guardian operating system.

Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify Guardian architecture • Define the Guardian work process • Identify how the Operating System works

Course Content

Guardian Internals


Tandem Hardware

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the hardware related to the Himalaya range of processors.

Prerequisites Knowledge of computer systems.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify Tandem hardware.

Course Content

VLX Hardware, Cyclone Hardware, and Peripherals


Himalaya S-Series Range

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the hardware related to the Himalaya S-Series range of processors.

Prerequisites Knowledge of computer systems and previous Tandem systems.

Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the features of the Himalaya S-Series range of processors.

Course Content

Himalaya S-Series Range


Tandem Measure

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of Tandem Measure.


Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify how to use Tandem Measure.

Course Content

The Use of Performance Statistics


Tandem Mediacom

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of Mediacom.

Prerequisites Operations knowledge of the Tandem system.


• Identify the functions of Mediacom • Identify the advantages of using DSM/TC Tape Management • Recognise some common Mediacom commands

Course Content

Mediacom


Tandem Pathway

Duration 2 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of Pathway in a Tandem system.



• Identify how to use Pathway and Pathway Tools • Recognise Pathway commands

Course Content

Pathway Overview

Pathway Commands


Tandem Performance and Tuning

Duration 2 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an insight into performance analysis and tuning of the Tandem System.

Prerequisites Operations knowledge of the Tandem system.


• Recognise some of the tools used for performance analysis and tuning • Define ENFORM and how to use it

Course Content

Performance Analysis

Enform

Tuning


Tandem Peripheral Utility Program


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem Peripheral Utility Program software.



• Identify how the TANDEM Peripheral Utility program is used • Recognise a variety of PUP commands

Course Content

Peripheral Utility Program Facilities and Commands

Peripheral Utility Program Commands


Tandem Remote Maintenance Interface

Duration 2 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel who require knowledge of Tandem Remote Maintenance Interface (RMI).

Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating and communication systems.


• Identify how RMI is used • Recognise RMI commands

Course Content

Controlling the System with RMI Commands, Part 1

Controlling The System with RMI Commands, Part 2


Tandem Spoolcom

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of the Tandem Spoolcom Utilities.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of the Tandem operating system.


• Identify how Tandem Spoolcom Utilities are used • Recognise a variety of Spoolcom commands

Course Content

Concepts of Spoolcom and Commands


Tandem Subsystem Control Facility

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about the Tandem Subsystem Control Facility.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the Tandem operating system and communications.


• Identify TLAM Networks and the Tandem System • Recognise a variety of TLAM commands

Course Content

Subsystem Control Facility


Tandem Security

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of Tandem Security.


Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the Tandem System Security facilities.

Course Content

Security Overview


Tandem Service Management Introduction


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of Tandem Service Management.

Prerequisites Basic computer knowledge.


• Identify the client/ server applications and software for the Himalaya S-Series Server • Identify how to maintain and service tools, and solve basic problems

Course Content

Tandem Service Management, Part 1






Tandem Tapecom Utility


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Tandem Tapecom Utility.



• Identify how the Tandem Tapecom Utility is used • Recognise a variety of Tandem Tapecom functions

Course Content

Introduction to the Tapecom Utility and Commands

Advanced Tapecom Functions


Tandem Transaction Application Language


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring the ability to code in Tandem Transaction Application Language (TAL).

Prerequisites Programming technique and knowledge of the Tandem system.


• Define the basics of TAL programming • Identify how to code TAL programs

Course Content

Introduction to TAL Programming, Part 1




Tandem Transaction Monitoring Facility

Duration 1 hour

Overview Audience

Personnel requiring a working knowledge of the Transaction Monitoring Facility (TMF).



• Identify how TMF is used • Recognise TMFCOM commands

Course Content

NonStop TM/MP


Tandem Viewpoint


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge of Tandem Viewpoint.

Prerequisites Basic operator skills and familiarity with the Tandem operating system.


• Define Viewpoint and its use • Recognise Viewpoint operations and screen definitions

Course Content

Viewpoint Essentials

Viewpoint Operations

Viewpoint Screen Definitions


Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Curriculum

Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Series

Understanding How Tivoli Workload Scheduler Processes Work


Overview Audience

Data Center operators, schedulers or support staff seeking an introduction to Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS.

Prerequisites • General knowledge of the z/OS environment • Understanding of the batch processing environment


• Describe the purpose of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • List the individuals and teams that use Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • Explain how plans are used to define work for processing

Course Content

Understanding the Role of Tivoli Workload Scheduler

Processing Workloads

Understanding How Tivoli Workload Scheduler Processes Work - Mastery Test


Monitoring and Managing the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Environment


Overview Audience

Data Center operators or schedulers seeking an introduction to Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS and daily operational knowledge of the product.

Prerequisites • General knowledge of the z/OS environment • Understanding of the batch processing environment and the role played by Tivoli Workload

Scheduler for z/OS Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to: • Monitor daily batch processing using Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS dialogs • Modify the status and attributes of workstations • Add applications to the current plan • Perform job restart and recovery

Course Content

Communicating with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS

Monitoring the Workload

Managing the Workload

Job Recovery and Restart

Monitoring and Managing the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Environment - Mastery Test


Scheduling with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS


Overview Audience

Personnel responsible for creating and maintaining scheduling definitions within Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS.

Prerequisites • Concepts and general working knowledge of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • Knowledge of your organization's batch processing flows • Understanding Job Control Language


• Modify JCL to handle Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS variable substitution and automatic restart and recovery

• Create Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS definitions for workstations, resources, calendars and periods

• Define attributes for applications and associated operations • Schedule applications

Course Content

Working with JCL

Creating Workstation, Resource and Calendar Definitions

Creating and Scheduling Applications

Defining Operation Prerequisites

Creating Operation Definitions

Scheduling with Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Mastery Test


Maintaining the Integrity of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS


Overview Audience

Workload Scheduling and Operations personnel responsible for maintaining the integrity of data within Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS.

Prerequisites • Concepts and general working knowledge of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS • Knowledge of your organization's backup strategy in regards to data stored in Tivoli Workload

Scheduler for z/OS Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to: • Create long-term and current plans • Perform backup and recovery of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS data sets including the

current plan Course Content

Creating and Maintaining Plans

Undertaking Backup and Recovery

Maintaining the Integrity of Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Mastery Test


TSO/ISPF for z/OS Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

TSO/ISPF 2.1 Series

Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking an introduction to TSO and ISPF.



• Describe what TSO is and how it is used • Describe the Basic Concepts and Facilities of ISPF/PDF • Configure and Use Basic ISPF Facilities • Control and Manage Multiple ISPF Screens

Course Content

TSO Concepts and Commands

Introduction to TSO/ISPF

Defining ISPF Defaults

Managing Multiple Screen Sessions

Using Online System Facilities - TSO/ISPF Mastery Test


Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts seeking a working knowledge of ISPF's Utilities.

Prerequisites A reasonable understanding of Data Set allocation and familiarity with editing Data Sets.


• Use the Common ISPF Utilities • Create and Manage Data Sets • List Data Sets • Understand the Data Set and VTOC information

Course Content

Managing Data Sets Using the ISPF Data Set Utility

Managing Partitioned Data Sets Using the ISPF Library Utility

The ISPF Copy, Search, and Statistics Utilities

Managing Data Sets Using the DSLIST Utility

Managing Data Files and Definitions with ISPF/PDF Mastery Test


Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators or trainee programmers/analysts that are required to create and/or modify data set content using ISPF.



• View/Browse Data in Data Sets • Edit Data Sets • Identify and Use the Common Edit Line Commands • Identify and Use the Common View/Edit Primary Commands • Maintain Data in Data Sets

Course Content

The ISPF View and Edit Facilities

ISPF Edit Line Commands

ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Locating and Changing Data

ISPF Edit Primary Commands for Managing Internal and External Data

The ISPF Edit Tabbing Facility

ISPF Edit Boundaries, Masks, and Profiles

Maintaining Data in Files with the ISPF Editor Mastery Test


Virtualization Curriculum

Virtualization Series

z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown


Overview Audience

Any IT staff requiring an overview of virtualization, how it relates to the z/VM system and the steps involved in z/VM, service and production guest systems start-up and shutdown.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of data processing concepts.


• Identify the characteristics of a virtualized system • Describe virtualization as it relates to z/VM • Identify the roles of IT people using z/VM • Start and stop z/VM, service and production virtual machines • Check the status of initialized environments • Communicate with z/VM users

Course Content

Introduction to Virtualization

Introduction to z/VM

Starting z/VM, Service and Production Virtual Machines

Ensuring z/VM System Readiness

Shutting Down z/VM

z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown Mastery Test


Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations


Overview Audience

System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for monitoring and managing the z/VM system.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of z/VM or completion of Datatrain's z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown course.

Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to enter Control Program (CP) commands to:

• Display and control attributes associated with z/VM Tape and DASD devices, processors and storage

• Query and monitor z/VM activity • Display and control attributes associated with spool files and printers

Course Content

Monitoring the z/VM System

Managing Processors, Storage, and Local Devices

Managing DASD and Tape Drives

Managing Printers and Spool Files

Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations Mastery Test


Managing Guest Operating Systems


Overview Audience

System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for controlling and monitoring activity on guest operating systems.

Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of Datatrain's:

• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course


• Describe the type of guest systems that can be initialized under z/VM • Create, display and manipulate CMS files • Edit CMS file content using XEDIT

Course Content

Starting Guest Systems

Entering CMS Commands

Manipulating CMS Files

Using XEDIT to Create CMS File Content

Using XEDIT to Modify CMS File Data

Managing Guest Operating Systems Mastery Test


Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems


Overview Audience

Senior Operators and system administrators responsible for maintaining the integrity of the z/VM system.


• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course and • Managing Guest Operating Systems course


• Identify the tools and methods used to gather information that will assist with problem resolution • Resolve basic system performance issues • Identify and resolve general user and DASD problems • Identify the tools used for z/VM backup and recovery

Course Content

Collecting System Data

Handling Performance Issues

Resolving User and DASD Problems

Performing Backup and Recovery

Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems Mastery Test


Linux on System z Fundamentals


Overview Audience

System operators and other personnel new to the Linux environment

Prerequisites Solid background in z/VM concepts and operation or completion of the Datatrain:



• Identify Linux distributions used on System z • Describe the configuration in which Linux is installed • Describe how PuTTY and VNC are used to access Linux systems • List the processes involved in implementing and managing Linux on System z • Identify the products, tools, commands and processes used to gather and analyze Linux system

data Course Content

Introduction to Linux on System z

Linux on System z Operations

Linux on System z Mastery Test


VSE Curriculum

VSE Series

Introduction to VSE


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring training in basic VSE Operations or knowledge of the VSE system.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of data processing concepts.


• Define the concepts of an operating system • Recognise the components of a VSE system • Define virtual storage and power • Identify VSE utilities

Course Content

Introduction to VSE

Introduction to Storage, Paging, and Power

Introduction to Libraries and Access Methods

Overview of VSE Utilities and Subsystems

Introduction to JCL


JCL - Basic VSE Job Control


Overview Audience

Operators, programmers, and other personnel who require knowledge of JCL.

Prerequisites Knowledge of VSE.


• Define the function of JCL • Recognise the different parameters and the options used with JCL • Identify the correct format to use when coding parameters • Identify the JCL statements to use when selecting job attributes

Course Content

VSE Job Streams

Documenting Jobs

File Labels and Assignments

Creating a VSE Job


JCL - Advanced VSE Job Control


Overview Audience

Operators, programmers, and other personnel who require knowledge of JCL.

Prerequisites Completion of the JCL Basic VSE Job Control course or knowledge of the VSE and the operating system.


• Define the function of JCL • Recognise the parameters and options that can be used with JCL • Recognise the correct format for coding parameters • Identify how JCL statements are used to select required job attributes • Recognise return codes and their values • Identify how symbolic parameters are used

Course Content

Standard Labels

The LIBDEF and LIBDROP Statements

Coding a Job Stream

Coding a Job Stream to Execute a Program

Conditional JCL


JECL Statements


Overview Audience

Senior operators, application and system programmers who require more advanced knowledge of JCL and JECL statements.

Prerequisites Knowledge of JCL basics.


• Recognise JECL statements • Identify how JECL statements and their parameters are used

Course Content

VSE/Power - Coding JECL

JECL JOB Statement and Output Control


CICS for VSE Operators


Overview Audience

Experienced VSE operators and other personnel who require knowledge about controlling and entering CICS commands.

Prerequisites Knowledge of VSE.


• Define the concept of CICS and databases • Differentiate between inquiry and update transactions • Recognise CICS commands • Recognise the various display messages and abbreviations

Course Content

Introduction to CICS/ESA

Components of a CICS System

CICS Intercommunication and Transactions

CICS Startup Procedures

CICS Shutdown Procedures

CICS Commands

Display Explanations

A Test on CICS for VSE Operators


COBOL for VSE


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about COBOL in a VSE environment.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of COBOL and procedural programming concepts.


• Identify how a COBOL program is compiled • Recognise correct and incorrect commands • Define VSAM and DB2 relationships

Course Content

COBOL for VSE, Part 1

COBOL for VSE, Part 2


POWER I for VSE


Overview Audience

Personnel who operate a VSE system, and application and system programmers requiring Power knowledge

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing and the VSE system


• Recognise POWER commands and their operands • Recognise the POWER operands and their functions • Identify how POWER commands are used to manipulate the VSE system

Course Content

Queue, Task, and Control Commands

PALTER, PDISPLAY AND PDELETE Commands

PRELEASE and PHOLD Commands

POFFLOAD and PCANCEL Commands


POWER II for VSE


Overview Audience

Personnel who operate a VSE system, and application and system programmers requiring POWER knowledge.

Prerequisites Completion of the POWER I course or knowledge of the basic POWER commands.


• Recognise POWER commands and their operands • Identify the correct format and operands of POWER commands • Identify the POWER commands and operands to manipulate the VSE system

Course Content

PSTART, PGO, and PSTOP Commands

PRESTART, PFLUSH, and PDRAIN Commands

PSETUP and PLOAD Commands

PACCOUNT, PBRDCST, and PINQUIRE Commands


REXX Programming I for VSE


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring an introduction to REXX and knowledge of the fundamentals of programming in REXX.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of data processing concepts and some basic programming skills.


• Define the concepts of the REXX language • Recognise the major elements of a REXX program • Recognise the basic REXX commands • Recognise the REXX Function commands

Course Content

Introduction - Description of the REXX Language

Introduction - A Look at REXX EXEC

Major Elements of the REXX Language

Basic REXX Keywords, Part 1

Basic REXX Keywords, Part 2

REXX Arithmetic and Character Functions

REXX Word Based and Formatting Functions

Advanced REXX Keywords

The EXECIO Function


REXX Programming II for VSE

Duration 2 hours

Overview Audience

Programmers who require more advanced REXX programming skills.

Prerequisites Completion of the Programming in REXX I course and knowledge of the fundamentals of REXX programming.


• How to write a structured REXX program, including the BLK_INIT, BLK_CALC, and BLK_SHOW procedures

• How error messages are added Course Content

Writing a Structured REXX Program

The BLK_INIT Procedure

The BLK_CALC Procedure

The BLK_SHOW Procedure

Adding Error Messages


VM Concepts and Facilities


Overview Audience

Programmers and operators who require knowledge of VM and CMS.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing concepts.


• Define the principles of VM • Identify the reasons for having VM • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of the computer operator who uses a VM system • Recognise VM/CMS commands and facilities, such as Attach/Detach Users, Log On/Off VM,

Display Users/Devices, and Manipulate Printers Course Content

Introduction to VM

Logging on and Dialing to VM

Logging off and Disconnecting VM

VM User Classes - Introduction to the Query Command

Display Users on the System

The QUERY command

Spooling

Varying Devices On and Offline

Starting the VM Printers

Stopping the VM Printers

CMS Filelist

The CP Commands - ATTACH and DETACH

CMS RDRLST

CMS XEDIT


VM/ESA Overview

Duration 2 hours

Overview Audience

Personnel who need to upgrade their VM skills to VM/ESA.

Prerequisites Knowledge of VM.


• Identify how Guest Operating Systems are run • Identify how VM is started • Recognise the changes between VM/SP, VM/XA, and VM/ESA

Course Content

VM/ESA Overview

VM/ESA IPL

VM/ESA Guests


VSE Operations I


Overview Audience

Computer room personnel who need to operate the VSE system efficiently and other personnel who require knowledge about the operator's roles and responsibilities.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the VSE operating system.


• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of a computer operator • Identify system messages and their required actions • Identify the operator procedure for starting partitions • Identify how to print the hard copy file

Course Content

An Operator's Perspective

Records and Files, IPL

Messages and Operator Commands

Procedures, Starting Partitions, and SYSLOG

Print Form Buffers


VSE Operations II


Overview Audience

VSE operators and application and system programmers requiring advanced knowledge of VSE operations.

Prerequisites Completion of the VSE Operations course or knowledge of the VSE operating system and commands.


• Identify how to IPL the system • Recognise the commands that can be used at the time of IPLing • Recognise operator commands • Recognise Job Control Program commands • Identify how to manipulate the system to ensure smooth performance • Define data spaces and how they are created • Define virtual disks and how they are created

Course Content

Operator Commands and IPL Commands

Job Control Program Commands

Supervisor Program Commands and VAE

Introduction to Data Spaces

Introduction to Virtual Disks


VSE Utilities


Overview Audience

Senior operators and application and system programmers who require knowledge about the use of VSE Utilities.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the VSE system.


• Recognise VSE utilities • Define the functions of VSE utilities • Identify how and when to use VSE utilities

Course Content

Utilities - LVTOC, LISTIO, LSERV, MTC

Introduction to VSAM Files

IDCAMS - Define Space, Catalog, and Cluster

Librarian

Sort/ Merge

JCL for Sort/ Merge

VSE Ditto


VTAM for VSE Operators


Overview Audience

Experienced VSE operators and other personnel requiring knowledge of VTAM operations.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the VSE operating system.


• Recognise the components of a network • Identify how data is transferred and how sessions are established • Define the duties of a network operator • Recognise VTAM commands to ensure availability of network components • Recognise VTAM commands to start, stop, control, and monitor the network

Course Content

Introduction to IBM Communications

Components of a VTAM Network

Sessions, Controllers, and the NCP

Network Operators' Responsibilities and Starting VTAM

Controlling VTAM

Command Formats, Part 1

Command Formats, Part 2

Activating and Inactivating Nodes

A Test on VTAM for VSE


WebSphere Curriculum

Introduction to WebSphere MQ Series



Overview Audience

Managers, systems administrators, programmers, architects, operators and help desk staff. This course is suitable for anyone needing a quick understanding of WebSphere MQ on z/OS.



• Describe what WebSphere MQ is and why it is used • List the different WebSphere MQ components • Explain what languages and application environments can use WebSphere MQ • Understand queue sharing and queue sharing groups • Identify the different components of WebSphere MQ on z/OS • Understand WebSphere MQ administration on z/OS

Course Content

WebSphere MQ Fundamentals

WebSphere MQ Features

Introducing WebSphere MQ on z/OS

Introduction to Websphere MQ Mastery Test


WebSphere Application Server Series



Overview Audience





Course Content





zEnterprise Curriculum

zEnterprise Series

Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, BC12 & zBX


Overview Audience

The first module in this is course is appropriate for anyone requiring an overview of the zEnterprise system, while other modules are specifically for Operators, System Programmers or System Administrators that require a technical understanding of the EC12, BC12, zBX, Unified Resource Manager and HMC components.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of mainframe data processing concepts.


• Explain the benefits associated with the zEnterprise system • Describe the function of EC12, BC12, zBX and Unified Resource Manager components • Identify the components that comprise a typical EC12 and BC12 system • Describe the features of the zBX • List the HMC features available with the zEnterprise system

Course Content

Introduction to the zEnterprise

zEnterprise CPC Hardware

zBX and Platform Integration

The zEnterprise Hardware Management Console

Introduction to zEnterprise Mastery Test


Introduction to zEnterprise - EC12, z114 & zBX


Overview Audience

The first module in this is course is appropriate for anyone requiring an overview of the zEnterprise system, while other modules are specifically for Operators, System Programmers or System Administrators that require a technical understanding of the EC12, z196, z114, zBX, Unified Resource Manager and HMC components.



• Explain the benefits associated with the zEnterprise system • Describe the function of EC12, z196, z114, zBX and Unified Resource Manager components • Identify the components that comprise a typical EC12 system • Describe the features of the zBX • List the HMC features available with the zEnterprise system

Course Content

Introduction to the zEnterprise

zEnterprise CPC Hardware





Introduction to zEnterprise - z196 & zBX


Overview Audience

The first module in this is course is appropriate for anyone requiring an overview of the zEnterprise system, while other modules are specifically for Operators, System Programmers or System Administrators that require a technical understanding of the z196, zBX and zManager and HMC components.



• Explain the benefits associated with the zEnterprise system • Describe the function of z196, zBX and zManager components • Identify the components that comprise a typical z196 system • Describe the features that zBX can provide • List the new HMC features available with the zEnterprise system

Course Content

What is the zEnterprise?

zEnterprise 196





z/OS Curriculum Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

z/OS 2.1 Series

z/OS Concepts and Components 2.1


Overview Audience

Operations, programming, and technical support personnel requiring z/OS training. This course provides a broad introduction to many aspects of the z/OS environment.



• Identify the characteristics of an operating system that make multiprogramming possible • Identify the names and functions of commonly used z/OS system components • Recognise terminology associated with I/O operations • List the components associated with multiprocessing

Course Content

Mainframe Evolution

Major Components of the z/OS System

Compilers, Binders, and Utilities

How z/OS Processes I/O

Basic z/Architecture Multiprocessing

z/OS Concepts and Components Mastery Test


Initialising and Terminating the z/OS System 2.1


Overview Audience

Experienced operators and system programmers who need to manage system initialisation.

Prerequisites A good understanding of operational concepts or successful completion of Datatrain's z/OS Concepts and Components course.


• Initialize the system using: • System configuration data sets • System parameter libraries • System parameter lists • Terminate the system

Course Content

Understanding the System Initialization Process

Working With System Data Sets


Initialising and Terminating the System

Initialising and Terminating the z/OS System Mastery Test


Monitoring the z/OS System 2.1


Overview Audience

Computer operators and technical support personnel.

Prerequisites A good understanding of operational concepts or successful completion of Datatrain's z/OS Concepts and Components course.


• Enter system commands at operator consoles • Monitor the activity of jobs, tasks, and TSO users • Display the status of I/O devices • Monitor the system's use of resources

Course Content

Using System Commands and Consoles

Displaying Active Jobs, Tasks, and Users

Displaying Device Status

Using Advanced Monitoring Facilities

Working With SMF

MPF and Message Suppression

Monitoring the z/OS System Mastery Test


z/OS Architecture 2.1


Overview Audience

Technical support personnel and senior programmers who need to learn aspects of z/Architecture for use in planning, problem determination, and advanced programming techniques.

Prerequisites A good understanding of data processing concepts or successful completion of Datatrain's z/OS Concepts and Components course.


• Identify the purposes of different bits within the PSW • Identify the different interruption types • List the functions performed by the supervisor • Identify virtual storage components and their elements • Recognise the method used to translate virtual addresses into real addresses • Identify the names and purposes of the areas and regions within the z/OS address space • List the functions performed by SRM in relation to balancing system loads • Display and alter message processing facility settings

Course Content

The Program Status Word

Interruption Processing

Virtual Storage

The z/OS Address Space

The System Resources Manager

z/OS Architecture Mastery Test


Identifying z/OS System Problems 2.1


Overview Audience

Senior operators and technical support personnel.

Prerequisites Successful completion of Datatrain's Monitoring the z/OS System and z/OS Architecture courses.


• Identify the nature of a system problem • Obtain storage dumps to aid in problem analysis • Analyse and resolve simple catalogue related problems

Course Content

Categorizing Problems

Working With the Catalogue Address Space

Preparing for Dumps

Obtaining SVC Dumps for Problem Analysis

Identifying z/OS System Problems Mastery Test


Resolving z/OS System Problems 2.1


Overview Audience

Senior operators and technical support personnel.

Prerequisites Successful completion of Datatrain's Identifying z/OS System Problems course.


• Terminate failed tasks, users, batch jobs, and catalogue requests • Restart the system

Course Content

Terminating Tasks

Using the FORCE Command

Restarting the System

Additional Problem Handling Techniques

Handling Command Flooding

Resolving z/OS System Problems Mastery Test


Note: Versions 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.13 of this curriculum are also available.

z/OS Console Simulators 2.1 Series

Console Simulations 2.1

Overview Audience

Junior and senior operators responsible for monitoring z/OS system activity and resolving day-to-day z/OS system issues using console commands. This course allows the student to practice entering commands and viewing responses.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of the z/OS Operating System or completion of the Datatrain z/OS, JES2, z/OS Communications and CICS courseware.

Objectives After completing this set of courses the student should be able to:

• Enter z/OS MVS commands to maintain system integrity, monitor system and online functions, and identify and resolve system problems

• Respond to messages displayed during z/OS IPL and shutdown • Enter CICS, VTAM, and JES2 commands to monitor and control elements associated with those

environments Course Content

z/OS MVS Command Simulations

JES2 Command Simulations

CICS Command Simulations

VTAM Command Simulations

z/OS System Shutdown and IPL Simulations


z/OS Performance Monitoring Series

Performance Monitoring Basics


Overview Audience

System programmers and operations and performance analysts requiring knowledge of MVS; this material addresses performance and capacity planning issues and can be instrumental in evaluating service level agreements, batch windows, online response times, and other system throughout indicators.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the MVS operating system and TSO/ISPF.


• Identify situations where total system performance is degraded • Recognise how RMF and OMEGAMON are utilized

Course Content

Introduction to Performance Management

Enqueues and Reserves

Work Load Manager

SRM - System Resource Manager

DASD, Part 1

DASD, Part 2

DASD, Part 3

Storage - PART 1

Storage - PART 2

Methods of Improving Service

Performance Monitor Samples


Installing and Managing z/OS Software Series

Introduction to SMP/E


Overview Audience

Although designed for IT technical personnel responsible for installing and managing z/OS system software, this course is also an excellent introduction for management and operations staff, explaining the z/OS system software installation process and the role that SMP/E plays.

Prerequisites Completion of the following Datatrain courses: Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment z/OS Concepts and Components or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives After completing this module the student should be able to:

• Identify the software components managed by SMP/E • Describe the main functions performed by SMP/E • Identify the three SMP/E steps used to install z/OS system software • Explain how CSIs and Zones are used in SMP/E processing • Describe how SMP/E uses target and distribution libraries

Course Content

SMP/E Basics

Maintaining Software with SMP/E

Introduction to SMP/E Mastery Test


z/OS Management Facility Curriculum Note: Earlier versions of this curriculum are also available.

z/OS Management Facility Series

The z/OS Management Facility 2.1


Overview Audience

While some of this course is suitable for IT personnel that require an overview of the z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF), the majority of it is aimed at Operations and Administration staff whose responsibility is to monitor and manage the z/OS system.

Prerequisites Completion of the ‘Introduction to the IBM Enterprise Environment’ Datatrain course and knowledge of system administration tasks performed within the data center.


• Describe the administration functions that can be performed using z/OSMF • Access z/OSMF and navigate through its interface • Explain how workflows are configured and accessed • Configure Workload Manager settings, definitions and policies • Manage TCP/IP network configurations • Describe how software is managed and deployed using z/OSMF • View and configure capacity provisioning data • Monitor z/OS, Linux, AIX and Windows system performance

Course Content

Introducing the z/OS Management Facility

Configuration with z/OS Management Facility

Administration with z/OS Management Facility

Software Management with the z/OS Management Facility

The z/OS Management Facility Mastery Test


z/OS Related Products Curriculum

z/OS Related Products Series

CLISTS Introduction


Overview Audience

Operations and programming personnel requiring an introduction to CLISTS.

Prerequisites Knowledge of the MVS operating system and TSO/ISPF.


• Identify the benefits and facilities of CLISTS • Recognise commands and statements to use CLISTS effectively

Course Content

Introduction to CLISTS

Generalizing CLISTS

CLISTS Commands

Environment and Nested Procedures

Terminal and File Processing


HSM Overview


Overview Audience

Operators who will be responsible for monitoring/controlling HSM, Programmers who will use HSM.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of MVS and TSO/ISPF.


• Understand the concepts of HSM • Use the facilities of HSM as per job requirements

Course Content

Introduction to HSM

Entering HSM Commands

Utilising HSM Via TSO


FOCUS


Overview Audience

Those looking to learn FOCUS for the purposes of data and report construction and maintenance.

Prerequisites Those doing the course should have a good understanding of basic programming and database principles.


• Use FOCUS to report and manage data • Use basic FOCUS functions to extract and use data

Course Content

Quick Reporting - The Table Statement

Simple Reporting - Using Table Talk

Reporting in Depth

Updating files using MODIFY/ENTER

Packaging Reports & Applications, Using Dialog Manager

Database Control


Virtual Tape Server (VTS)


Overview Audience

Operators, System Programmers or Storage Administrators that require an understanding of VTS architecture and operation.

Prerequisites General understanding of data processing in a z/OS operating environment.


• Describe the benefits of a VTS • Explain how a VTS is configured • Enter commands to start and stop a VTS • Describe how a host system interacts with a VTS

Course Content

Basic Requirements and Components

Functions and Commands


Parallel Sysplex


Overview Audience

Any personnel wishing to become familiar with Parallel Sysplex Hardware and Software concepts and requirements.

Prerequisites Good understanding of general IBM hardware, software, terminology and concepts.


• Understand what a SYSPLEX is • Understand the concepts of Symmetry, asymmetry & single system image • Understand the basics involved in setting a Parallel Sysplex environment

Course Content

Introduction to Parallel Sysplex

Parallel Sysplex Concepts

Parallel Sysplex - The Setup


VM Concepts and Facilities


Overview Audience

Programmers and operators who require knowledge of VM and CMS.

Prerequisites Knowledge of data processing concepts.


• Define the principles of VM • Identify the reasons for having VM • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of the computer operator who uses a VM system • Recognise VM/CMS commands and facilities, such as Attach/Detach Users, Log On/Off VM,

Display Users/Devices, and Manipulate Printers Course Content

Introduction to VM

Logging on and Dialing to VM

Logging off and Disconnecting VM

VM User Classes - Introduction to the Query Command

Display Users on the System

The QUERY command

Spooling

Varying Devices On and Offline

Starting the VM Printers

Stopping the VM Printers

CMS Filelist

The CP Commands - ATTACH and DETACH

CMS RDRLST

CMS XEDIT


System Managed Storage (SMS)


Overview Audience

Personnel requiring knowledge about System Managed Storage (SMS).

Prerequisites Knowledge of MVS and TSO/ISPF, and basic programming skills.


• Define SMS • Identify the four SMS constructs • Identify the four SMS routines • Recognise the ISMF panels for general SMS functions • Define the management of both space and data availability • Recognise the new JCL and IDCAMS keywords for SMS

Course Content

Introduction to SMS

The SMS Constructs

The ACS Routines

Introduction to ISMF

Data Management

JCL and IDCAMS




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z/OS Utilities Curriculum Note: Earlier versions of this curriculum are also available.

z/OS Batch Utilities Series 2.1

General Data Set Utilities 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators, application and system programmers who have a need to code and execute batch utilities that are used for basic z/OS system tasks.

Prerequisites Basic z/OS processing concepts knowledge. Completion of the ‘Introduction to JCL’ course, or experience using JCL.


• Code IEFBR14 JCL to create and delete data sets • Code IEHPROGM JCL to scratch, uncatalog, catalog and rename data sets • Use IEBCOPY to copy and merge data associated with partitioned data sets

Course Content

Creating and Deleting Data Sets Using IEFBR14

Data Set Maintenance Using IEHPROGM

Using IEBCOPY to Copy Partitioned Data Set Content

General Data Set Utilities Mastery Test


Data Utilities 2.1


Overview Audience

Operators, application and system programmers who have a need to code and execute batch utilities that are used for manipulating data set content.

Prerequisites Basic z/OS processing concepts knowledge. Completion of the ‘Introduction to JCL’ course, or experience using JCL.


• Use IEBGENER and ICEGENER to copy and modify Data • Compare data set output using IEBCOMPR • Add, replace, change, and copy data using IEBUPDTE • Sort, Copy and merge data using DFSORT

Course Content

Copying Data Sets Using IEBGENER and ICEGENER

Comparing and Listing Data Using IEBCOMPR and IEHLIST

Modifying Data Using IEBUPDTE

Introduction to DFSORT

Data Utilities Mastery Test


VSAM Series 2.1

Introduction to VSAM 2.1


Overview Audience

This course is oriented to Application Programmers, Systems Programmers and operations staff. However anyone needing to understand VSAM data sets will benefit from this course.


• Introduction to the IBM Enterprise environment or equivalent knowledge.


• Describe what VSAM is • Explain the structure of VSAM data sets • Identify the role of VSAM indexes, and their structure • Create a VSAM data set using JCL or IDCAMS • Understand the options available when creating a VSAM data set • Create and manage Alternate Indexes • Delete VSAM data sets • Alter VSAM data sets • List VSAM data set information using IDCAMS LISTCAT • Read and understand IDCAMS LISTCAT output • Print VSAM data sets • Copy a VSAM data set to another VSAM data set • Copy between a VSAM and a sequential data set • Backup a VSAM data set • Restore a VSAM data set

Course Content

VSAM Basics

Creating VSAM Data Sets

Alternate Indexes, ALTER, and DELETE

LISTCAT and PRINT

Copying VSAM Data Sets

Introduction to VSAM Mastery Test


z/VM Curriculum Note: Version 5.4 and earlier of this curriculum are also available.

z/VM 6.3 Series

z/VM Concepts, System Initialization, and Shutdown


Overview Audience

Any IT staff requiring an overview of virtualization, how it relates to the z/VM system and the steps involved in z/VM, service and production guest systems start-up and shutdown.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of data processing concepts.


• Identify the characteristics of a virtualized system • Describe virtualization as it relates to z/VM • Identify the roles of IT people using z/VM • Start and stop z/VM, service and production virtual machines • Check the status of initialized environments • Communicate with z/VM users

Course Content

Introduction to Virtualization

Introduction to z/VM

Starting z/VM, Service and Production Virtual Machines

Ensuring z/VM System Readiness

Shutting Down z/VM

z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown Mastery Test


Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations


Overview Audience

System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for monitoring and managing the z/VM system.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of z/VM or completion of Datatrain's z/VM Concepts, System Initialization and Shutdown course.

Objectives After completing this course, the student should be able to enter Control Program (CP) commands to:

• Display and control attributes associated with z/VM Tape and DASD devices, processors and storage

• Query and monitor z/VM activity • Display and control attributes associated with spool files and printers

Course Content

Monitoring the z/VM System

Managing Processors, Storage, and Local Devices

Managing DASD and Tape Drives

Managing Printers and Spool Files

Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations Mastery Test


Managing Guest Operating Systems


Overview Audience

System operators, system administrators or other staff responsible for controlling and monitoring activity on guest operating systems.


• z/VM Concepts and System Initialization course and • Monitoring and Controlling z/VM Operations course


• Describe the type of guest systems that can be initialized under z/VM • Create, display and manipulate CMS files • Edit CMS file content using XEDIT

Course Content

Starting Guest Systems

Entering CMS Commands

Manipulating CMS Files

Using XEDIT to Create CMS File Content

Using XEDIT to Modify CMS File Data

Managing Guest Operating Systems Mastery Test


Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems


Overview Audience

Senior Operators and system administrators responsible for maintaining the integrity of the z/VM system.




• Identify the tools and methods used to gather information that will assist with problem resolution • Resolve basic system performance issues • Identify and resolve general user and DASD problems • Identify the tools used for z/VM backup and recovery

Course Content

Collecting System Data

Handling Performance Issues

Resolving User and DASD Problems

Performing Backup and Recovery

Identifying and Resolving z/VM Problems Mastery Test

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